No. 5 Xavier basketball prevails in OT vs. Butler, 98-93

INDIANAPOLIS — Trevon Bluiett's Indianapolis swan song was one for the Indy native to remember.

Butler Bulldogs guard Kamar Baldwin (3) and Xavier Musketeers guard J.P. Macura (55) collide as Macura pump fakes in the pain during the second half of the NCAA Big East Conference basketball game between the Butler Bulldogs and the Xavier Musketeers at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018. The Musketeers held on in overtime for a 98-93 conference win on the road. Sam Greene

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Xavier Musketeers forward Naji Marshall (13) leaps for a layup in the second half of the NCAA Big East Conference basketball game between the Butler Bulldogs and the Xavier Musketeers at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018. The Musketeers held on in overtime for a 98-93 conference win on the road. Sam Greene

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Xavier Musketeers guard Trevon Bluiett (5) and guard J.P. Macura (55) set up the final plays with head coach Chris Mack in overtime of the NCAA Big East Conference basketball game between the Butler Bulldogs and the Xavier Musketeers at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018. The Musketeers held on in overtime for a 98-93 conference win on the road. Sam Greene

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Xavier Musketeers guard Trevon Bluiett (5) calls out to the defense in overtime of the NCAA Big East Conference basketball game between the Butler Bulldogs and the Xavier Musketeers at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018. The Musketeers held on in overtime for a 98-93 conference win on the road. Sam Greene

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Xavier Musketeers guard Trevon Bluiett (5) silences the crowd after scoring a 3-pointer in overtime of the NCAA Big East Conference basketball game between the Butler Bulldogs and the Xavier Musketeers at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018. The Musketeers held on in overtime for a 98-93 conference win on the road. Sam Greene

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Xavier Musketeers guard Trevon Bluiett (5) trips over Butler Bulldogs center Nate Fowler (51) after an inbound in overtime of the NCAA Big East Conference basketball game between the Butler Bulldogs and the Xavier Musketeers at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018. The Musketeers held on in overtime for a 98-93 conference win on the road. Sam Greene

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Xavier Musketeers guard Quentin Goodin (3) reacts late in the second half of the NCAA Big East Conference basketball game between the Butler Bulldogs and the Xavier Musketeers at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018. The Musketeers held on in overtime for a 98-93 conference win on the road. Sam Greene

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Butler Bulldogs guard Sean McDermott (22) scores the go-ahead 3-pointer over Xavier Musketeers guard Trevon Bluiett (5) in the second half of the NCAA Big East Conference basketball game between the Butler Bulldogs and the Xavier Musketeers at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018. The Musketeers held on in overtime for a 98-93 conference win on the road. Sam Greene

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Xavier Musketeers forward Naji Marshall (13) scores the go-ahead points late in the second half of the NCAA Big East Conference basketball game between the Butler Bulldogs and the Xavier Musketeers at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018. The Musketeers held on in overtime for a 98-93 conference win on the road. Sam Greene

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Xavier Musketeers head coach Chris Mack paces the sideline as the teams exchange leads in the second half of the NCAA Big East Conference basketball game between the Butler Bulldogs and the Xavier Musketeers at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018. The Musketeers held on in overtime for a 98-93 conference win on the road. Sam Greene

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Xavier Musketeers forward Kaiser Gates (22) grimaces as he returns to the bench after committing his third foul of the game in the second half of the NCAA Big East Conference basketball game between the Butler Bulldogs and the Xavier Musketeers at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018. The Musketeers held on in overtime for a 98-93 conference win on the road. Sam Greene

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Butler Bulldogs head coach LaVall Jordan reacts as Xavier regains the lead in the second half of the NCAA Big East Conference basketball game between the Butler Bulldogs and the Xavier Musketeers at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018. The Musketeers held on in overtime for a 98-93 conference win on the road. Sam Greene

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Xavier Musketeers guard Quentin Goodin (3) cuts to his right under coverage from Butler Bulldogs forward Tyler Wideman (4) in the first half of the NCAA Big East Conference basketball game between the Butler Bulldogs and the Xavier Musketeers at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018. Xavier led 40-30 at halftime. Sam Greene

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Injured Xavier Musketeers forward Tyrique Jones (0) stands on the sideline in a sling in the first half of the NCAA Big East Conference basketball game between the Butler Bulldogs and the Xavier Musketeers at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018. Xavier led 40-30 at halftime. Sam Greene

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Butler Bulldogs guard Kamar Baldwin (3) loses the ball as he drives against Xavier Musketeers forward Naji Marshall (13) in the first half of the NCAA Big East Conference basketball game between the Butler Bulldogs and the Xavier Musketeers at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018. Xavier led 40-30 at halftime. Sam Greene

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Butler Bulldogs guard Kamar Baldwin (3) shoots over Xavier Musketeers forward Kaiser Gates (22) in the first half of the NCAA Big East Conference basketball game between the Butler Bulldogs and the Xavier Musketeers at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018. Xavier led 40-30 at halftime. Sam Greene

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Xavier Musketeers forward Kerem Kanter (11) shoots from three point range in the first half of the NCAA Big East Conference basketball game between the Butler Bulldogs and the Xavier Musketeers at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018. Xavier led 40-30 at halftime. Sam Greene

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Butler Bulldogs head coach LaVall Jordan shouts to his defense in the first half of the NCAA Big East Conference basketball game between the Butler Bulldogs and the Xavier Musketeers at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018. Xavier led 40-30 at halftime. Sam Greene

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Xavier Musketeers head coach Chris Mack shouts to his offense in the first half of the NCAA Big East Conference basketball game between the Butler Bulldogs and the Xavier Musketeers at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018. Xavier led 40-30 at halftime. Sam Greene

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Xavier Musketeers guard Quentin Goodin (3) gets into position for an inbound in the first half of the NCAA Big East Conference basketball game between the Butler Bulldogs and the Xavier Musketeers at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018. Xavier led 40-30 at halftime. Sam Greene

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Butler Bulldogs forward Tyler Wideman (4) looses his footing as he spins around Xavier Musketeers guard Quentin Goodin (3) in the first half of the NCAA Big East Conference basketball game between the Butler Bulldogs and the Xavier Musketeers at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018. Xavier led 40-30 at halftime. Sam Greene

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Butler Bulldogs forward Tyler Wideman (4) is knocked to the floor as he drives in the first half of the NCAA Big East Conference basketball game between the Butler Bulldogs and the Xavier Musketeers at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018. Xavier led 40-30 at halftime. Sam Greene

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Xavier Musketeers guard J.P. Macura (55) is stripped as he goes for the basket in the first half of the NCAA Big East Conference basketball game between the Butler Bulldogs and the Xavier Musketeers at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018. Xavier led 40-30 at halftime. Sam Greene

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Xavier Musketeers forward Sean O'Mara (54) throws down a dunk in the first half of the NCAA Big East Conference basketball game between the Butler Bulldogs and the Xavier Musketeers at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018. Xavier led 40-30 at halftime. Sam Greene

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Xavier Musketeers guard Trevon Bluiett (5) claps as he gets back on defense after scoring three in the first half of the NCAA Big East Conference basketball game between the Butler Bulldogs and the Xavier Musketeers at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018. Xavier led 40-30 at halftime. Sam Greene

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Xavier Musketeers guard Quentin Goodin (3) celebrates after a guard Trevon Bluiett (5) 3-pointer in the first half of the NCAA Big East Conference basketball game between the Butler Bulldogs and the Xavier Musketeers at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018. Xavier led 40-30 at halftime. Sam Greene

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Xavier Musketeers forward Naji Marshall (13) rolls in a layup in the first half of the NCAA Big East Conference basketball game between the Butler Bulldogs and the Xavier Musketeers at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018. Xavier led 40-30 at halftime. Sam Greene

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Xavier Musketeers guard J.P. Macura (55) ducks a defender as he drives into the paint in the first half of the NCAA Big East Conference basketball game between the Butler Bulldogs and the Xavier Musketeers at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018. Xavier led 40-30 at halftime. Sam Greene

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