INDIANAPOLIS – Doug McDermott scored 26 points – including a go-ahead three-pointer late in the second half – as Creighton defeated Butler 68-63 in a Big East matchup at Hinkle Fieldhouse.
Will Artino was the only other Bluejay in double figures as they improved to 10-2 in the conference in their first season since making the switch from the Missouri Valley.
Kellen Dunham was the leading scorer for Butler with 16 points as the Bulldogs fell to 12-13 overall and 2-11 in the Big East.
Scott Graham and Donny Marshall called the action on WestwoodOne Sports.