INDIANAPOLIS — Julian Champagnie scored 21 points, including four free throws in the final 19 seconds, and St. John's defeated Butler 75-72.
There were 11 ties and 13 lead changes in the game.
St. John's broke the game's final tie on a Dylan Addae-Wusu free throw with 2:15 remaining for a 69-68 lead.
From there, two free throws by Tareq Coburn and four by Champagnie were enough to hold off the Bulldogs.
A last-second 3-pointer by Butler failed to draw iron. Bo Hodges led the Bulldogs with a season-high 22 points.
Next up Butler will travel to Nebraska to play the Creighton Bluejays. The game begins at 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 8.
