Butler made a statement by routing Horizon League rival Cleveland State on Friday night.

The Bulldogs built a 20-point lead early and cruized to a 79-56 victory.

"We weren't in this game after the 10-minute mark," CSU coach Gary Waters said.

It was Cleveland State's first loss in conference play this season.

"We tried to be active, pay their guards a lot of attention, get the ball out of their hands as much as possible" Butler coach Brad Stevens said.