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Drake Busts Butler's Win Streak

No. 16 Bulldogs win ESPN Bracketbuster matchup

By Mitch Pritchard, Newser User

Posted Feb 23, 2008 8:18 PM CST

(Newser) – It took 35 years, but No. 16 Drake finally got its third win ever over No. 8 Butler today, reports the Associated Press. Josh Young scored 25 points as Drake (24-3) won the ESPN Bracketbuster matchup 71-64. The two mid-major schools had not played since... Read full story »

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