Butler Tops Texas Tech in NCAA First Round

Associated Press

Butler guard Kellen Dunham (24) collides with Texas Tech forward Justin Gray (5) during a first-round men's college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament, Thursday, March 17, 2016, in Raleigh, N.C.
*Chuck Burton, The Associated Press*

The Butler Bulldogs are into the second round of the NCAA Tournament with a 71-61 victory over Texas Tech in a Midwest Regional.

Kelan Martin scored all 11 of his points in the final 8 1/2 minutes, including consecutive 3-pointers to break a tie game.

Kellen Dunham scored 23 points to lead the Bulldogs (22-10), a No. 9 seed.

Butler will play next on Saturday against the Hampton-Virginia winner.

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