Dawes leads Utah against Butler after 21-point game

Butler ranks seventh in the Big East with 14.0 assists per game led by Jahmyl Telfort averaging 3.4. Utah ranks sixth in college basketball with 17.5 assists per game led by Miro Little averaging 3.0. Butler averages 73.8 points per game, 1.6 more points than the 72.2 Utah gives up.

Purdue Fort Wayne and Cleveland State square off in NIT

Cleveland State Vikings (26-9, 15-7 Horizon) at Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons (27-8, 20-3 Horizon) Fort Wayne, Indiana; Monday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Purdue Fort Wayne and Cleveland State meet in the National Invitation Tournament. The Mastodons are 20-3 against Horizon opponents and 7-5 in non-conference play.

Illinois State and Louisiana Tech play in NIT

Louisiana Tech Lady Techsters (18-15, 9-11 CUSA) at Illinois State Redbirds (23-12, 15-7 MVC) Bloomington, Illinois; Monday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Illinois State plays Louisiana Tech in the National Invitation Tournament. The Redbirds are 15-7 against MVC opponents and 8-5 in non-conference play.