INDIANAPOLIS — Bryce Nze scored 19 points with 10 rebounds and Aaron Thompson scored 17 distributing 10 assists and Butler beat St. John’s in overtime 76-73.
Butler has won back-to-back contests following a three-game losing streak. Thompson hit a layup with 2:04 left in overtime to give the Bulldogs the lead for good at 74-73.
The bucket followed Julian Champagnie’s 3-point play that put St. John’s out front 73-72 with 2:25 left.
Champagnie scored 19 for the Bulldogs.
