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No. 9 Butler Holds Back Cleveland State

Conference leaders Drake and Purdue both gain road victories

By Mike Buss, Newser Staff

Posted Feb 16, 2008 10:53 PM CST

(Newser) – Butler made up for a loss earlier in the season to Cleveland State with an improved defensive game in a 51-46 win over the Vikings. Matt Howard and A.J. Graves led the Bulldogs, who lead the Horizon league at 13-2, with 17 and 15... Read full story »

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No. 9 Butler Holds Back Cleveland State

Conference leaders Drake and Purdue both gain road victories

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Drake 65 Northern Iowa 55

Purdue 71 Northwestern 56

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