Butler puts on show in upset

INDIANAPOLIS — Chuck Harris jump-started Butler’s offense early. Jair Bolden delivered the finishing touch.

Together, the Bulldogs’ backcourt was unbeatable.

Harris scored 15 of his 20 points in the first half on Sunday, and Bolden finished with 12 of his 15 in the second half to help Butler pull away for a 73-61 win over No. 8 Villanova.

“Their guards just dominated the game,” Wildcats coach Jay Wright said. “Specifically Bolden and Harris, we just couldn’t control them.”

Harris and Bolden combined for four of Butler’s 10 3-pointers, including two in the waning moments to seal the victory.

NO. 9 IOWA 73 NO. 4 OHIO STATE 57

Luka Garza had 24 points and 11 rebounds as the visiting Hawkeyes bounced back from a midweek loss.

Dominated by No. 3 Michigan 79-57 on Thursday, Iowa State pulled away in the second half.

Women

NO. 2 N. CAROLINA ST. 68 SYRACUSE 61

Elissa Cunane had 17 points and nine rebounds, Jada Boyd added 16 points as the visiting Wolfpack held off the Orange for their fifth consecutive win.

NO. 4 STANFORD 72 CALIFORNIA 33

Kiana Williams scored 12 points in her final home game, and the Cardinal used a big second half to win at home.

NO. 6 LOUISVILLE 78 NOTRE DAME 61

Dana Evans and the visiting Cardinals took care of business, wrapping up their fourth straight regular-season Atlantic Coast Conference title.

NO. 8 MARYLAND 62 NORTHWESTERN 50

Mimi Collins had 18 points and 10 rebounds to help the visiting Terrapins clinch a share of their third consecutive Big Ten regular-season title. Maryland can win an outright championship with either a win at Michigan on Thursday or an Indiana loss to Iowa Wednesday.

ARIZONA STATE 66 NO. 9 ARIZONA 64 (OT)

Taya Hanson scored 19 points, including hitting five 3-pointers, to lead the Sun Devils to an overtime win at home.