Butler Bulldogs triumph over Virginia Cavaliers, handing them their first loss. Butler matched Virginias intensity, particularly against key players Thijs De Ridder and Chance Mallory, who struggled with ten and eleven points respectively. Butlers Finley Bizjack led scorers with twenty-five points. Virginias Malik Thomas led with twenty-four points but noted Butlers aggressive start. Virginia struggled with shooting, making only twenty-nine of seventy-one shots. Coach Odom praised Butlers game plan and physical play, while focusing on improving defense and rebounding for future games.

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