Butler, ranked #10 in the country by ESPN/USA Today, won their 18th straight game with a 74-69 win over Valparaiso, despite missing Gordon Hayward, who was out with a back injury. Hayward leads the Bulldogs in scoring, rebounding and blocked shots.

Jeremy Lin of Harvard had a well-rounded game as he led the Crimson to a 91-71 win over Brown. Lin had eight points, six rebounds and seven assists as he made two of five shots from the field and four of six from the line. He is fifth in the Ivy League in scoring, second in assists and first in steals.