Nembhard scores 12, Creighton beats Butler 73-52

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Ryan Nembhard had 12 points and Creighton beat Butler 73-52 on Tuesday night.

Nembhard added 11 rebounds for the Bluejays (11-8, 5-3 Big East Conference). Baylor Scheierman scored 12 points and added five assists. Ryan Kalkbrenner shot 5 of 9 from the field to finish with 11 points, while adding nine rebounds.

Simas Lukosius finished with 18 points for the Bulldogs (11-9, 3-6). Butler also got 10 points, seven rebounds and three blocks from Jalen Thomas. In addition, Connor Turnbull finished with six points.

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