MILWAUKEE – Behind 18 points from Avery Woodson, who tied a career-high with six made 3-pointers, fourth-seeded Butler downed No. 13-seed Winthrop 76-64 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
Winthrop’s Xavier Cooks led all scorers with 23 points.
Brandon Gaudin and Kelly Tripucka called the action on Westwood One Sports.