Butler head coach Thad Matta reacts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Marquette's David Joplin tries to get past Butler's Finley Bizjack during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Butler's Pierre Brooks II draws a charge on Marquette's Stevie Mitchell during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Marquette's Kam Jones tries to get past Butler's Evan Haywood during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Marquette's David Joplin and Butler's Jahmyl Telfort battle for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Marquette's David Joplin tries to get past Butler's Kolby King during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Marquette head coach Shaka Smart reacts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Marquette's David Joplin tries to get past Butler's Pierre Brooks II during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Marquette's Kam Jones gets past Butler's Jahmyl Telfort during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Marquette's Stevie Mitchell is fouled by Butler's Evan Haywood during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)