Butler - Kansas St.

[Bravesfan]

Okay, let's all root for the one remaining mid-major to complete their run to the Final Four! A win gives Butler a chance to win the national championship in front of their home crowd, and gives more reason for the BCS pundits to complain!

Butler up 5-4 at the under 16 timeout.

[Bravesfan]

Butler up 18-10 at the under 8 timeout!

I loved how Len Elmore was saying earlier that Butler's "fatigue" was leading to some missed easy shots and heavier legs. Well, how about KSU's double OT game the other night leading to some sloppy play of their own, Len?!

At least Gus Johnson eluded to KSU's sloppy play just now.

[Bravesfan]

Butler up 27-20 at the half, but probably not one of their better halves as Butler has missed some bunnies and played a bit sloppy. But if they keep that defensive pressure up, KSU will need a huge effort to catch up.

[VeveJones007]

Butler up 27-20 at the half, but probably not one of their better halves as Butler has missed some bunnies and played a bit sloppy. But if they keep that defensive pressure up, KSU will need a huge effort to catch up.

KSU just doesn't have the legs. It was huge that Butler kept that 7-point margin with Howard out the last 10 minutes or so. Butler just needs to keep grinding on offense and defense until KSU's legs break. I think it will be close for a while, then Butler will end up winning by about 10-15 late.

[thefish7]

So if butler does win they play mich st or tenn. Butler has a reasonable path to the final.

[Bravesfan]

So if butler does win they play mich st or tenn. Butler has a reasonable path to the final.

I agree, especially at home! MSU would get a taste of their own medicine after they had the home-court advantage last year.

Okay, here's the critical point of the game. KSU on an 8-0 run from the 1:00 minute mark of the first half. Gotta make sure Butler survives this crucial first four minutes of the second half!

[Bravesfan]

Butler with a 7-0 run after KSU's 10-0 run. BU up 34-26, under 16 to go.

[VeveJones007]

They need to stop putting regionals in the Rockies. The quality of basketball suffers because the teams get worn out more easily.

[Bravesfan]

Oh boy! Butler unravelling a bit here, but still up 53-52 with FT's upcoming after the under 4 timeout.

It looks like we're going down to the wire again!

[VeveJones007]

Butler-Kentucky Finals!

They should move it over to Hinkle if that happens!!

[Bravesfan]

OH YESSS!!!! Butler about to go home to the FINAL FOUR!!!!

AND IT'S OFFICIAL!!!! Butler wins 63-56!!!

[lefty]

Good job Bulldogs....talk about home court advantage now

[Bravesfan]

Memo to Jim Les:

PUT BUTLER ON THE SCHEDULE NEXT YEAR!

[lefty]

Memo to Jim Les:

PUT BUTLER ON THE SCHEDULE NEXT YEAR!

I'm thinking he's got more to worry about then the schedule right now

[thefish7]

Yes yes yes yessss!!