Unlike most game Butler started out on fire. At the 13:24 mark Butler led 20-6. Cleveland State got back into the game and tied the game with 1:50 remaining in the first half. It was all Butler in the second half.
Cleveland State tried to shut Matt Howard down throughout the game. Whenever they did he was fouled. Of the his 16 points, 10 were scored by free throws.
Butler needs 3 players to score a majority of the points in order to win. Last night Green scored 24, Howard scored 16 and Streicher scored 11.
After the game and Horizon League Awards ceremony the players and coaches cut down the nets. There was a lot less ceremonial than when they were cut down after the Wright State game.
This victory combined with Drakes winning the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament repairs the damage that was caused by the Drake loss. The have likely secured a 5th seed, but could depending on how other teams play go as high as a 4th seed.
Green was named Tournament MVP. Howard and Streicher joined Green on the all tournament team.
Next up: NCAA Tournament 1st Round Game. This will be announced on Sunday during the selection show on CBS starting at 6:00 PM.
Check out quotes from players and coaches about the game.
Check out these videos:
Stevens on ESPN's First Take from Today's show
ESPN's highlight video
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Can I please just say that, other than us winning the game last night, my favorite part of the night (I was watching the game from Chicago) was seeing the dancing woman from C Club on ESPN. I couldn't stop laughing.
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