Butler snaps 2-game streak

Cleveland State and Loyola of Chicago lost.

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DAVIDSON, N.C. — Gordon Hayward scored a career-high 27 points and No. 21 Butler took advantage of an ailing, cold-shooting Stephen Curry to beat Davidson 75-63 on Saturday to snap a two-game losing streak.

Returning after missing the first game of his career with a sprained left ankle, Curry started 0-for-8 from the field. He scored 20 points, but it came on 6-of-23 shooting, including 2-of-13 from 3-point range.

Curry got little help from his teammates and Butler (23-4) broke open a close game early in the second half to send Davidson (22-6) to its second straight loss.

Hayward had nine rebounds and Matt Howard scored 12 points for Butler, which avoided its first three-game losing streak in four years.

Wichita St. 70, Cleveland St. 59

WICHITA, Kan. — Toure Murry connected on five second-half three-pointers and led Wichita State with 17 points.

Wichita State (14-14) never trailed after the 13:49 mark in the first half.

Cleveland State (20-9) had three in double-digits with JNathan Bullock and DAundray Brown each scoring 12 points. Cedric Jackson added 10.

Bradley 86, Loyola of Chicago 75

CHICAGO — Sam Maniscalco and Chris Roberts had 18 points apiece as Bradley used a 30-4 margin in free throws to defeat Loyola.

Justin Cerasoli led the Ramblers with a game-high 26 points, while J.R. Blount added 20.

Theron Wilson with 16 points and Dodie Dunson with 13 were also in double figures for the Braves.

Northeastern 69, Wright St. 57

FAIRBORN — Eugene Spates scored 22 points and Chaisson Allen had 20 as Northeastern took control near the end of the first half.

Todd Brown scored 15 points and Ronnie Thomas had 12 for the Raiders. Cory Cooperwood grabbed 10 boards, helping Wright State to a 30-23 rebound advantage, but the Raiders gave up 16 turnovers and shot just 41 percent.

Manny Adako added 10 points for the Huskies.