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The No. 6 seed in the Midwest, Butler, will face No. 11 Texas. The Longhorns snuck into the tournament out of the Big 12, while the Bulldogs were one of the top Big East teams this season.
Here’s what you need to know about the game:
The Basics
Who:
No. 6 Butler vs. No. 11 Texas
What:
NCAA Tournament – Round of 64
When:
Thursday, March 19
Where:
Consol Energy Center – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Time:
After conclusion of 12:15 p.m. game
Channel:
CBS
Scouting Butler
Record: 22-10 overall, 12-6 Big East
Coach: Chris Holtmann (1st year)
Offensive Points Per Game: 69.6
Defensive Points Allowed Per Game: 61.2
Scoring Leader: Kellen Dunham (16.7 ppg)
Rebounding Leader: Kameron Woods (9.8 rpg)
Assists Leader: Roosevelt Jones (3.7 apg)
Scouting Texas
Record: 20-13 overall, 8-10 Big 12
Coach: Rick Barnes
Offensive Points Per Game: 67.9
Defensive Points Allowed Per Game: 60.4
Scoring Leader: Isaiah Taylor (13 ppg)
Rebounding Leader: Myles Turner (6.4 rpg)
Assists Leader: Taylor (4.6 apg)
