CARBONDALE, Ill. -- As is the tradition at SIU Arena, the crowd is on its feet and stomping, and will continue to stand until the opposing team scores its first points.

A near steal by Southern Illinois brings a groan and a renewal of the stomping. Butler ends its first posseission with a turnover. The seats are still unsat upon.

Josh Bone nails a 3-ball for SIU a little over a minute into the game.

A foul on SIU's Wesley Clemons sends Butler's Mike Green to the line. His first free throw puts the butts in the seats, but he misses the second.