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By Ryan Hudson - Editor
Read More: 2010 ncaab tourney, Matt Howard (F - Butler), Shelvin Mack (G - Butler), Butler Bulldogs, Wright St. Raiders
Mar 9, 2010 - Indianapolis, IN (Sports Network) - Matt Howard and Shelvin Mack each scored 14 points, as the 12th-ranked Butler Bulldogs officially punched their ticket to the NCAA Tournament with a 70-45 victory over Wright State in the Horizon League Tournament Championship Game.
Howard also pulled down nine rebounds for the Bulldogs (28-4), who were appearing in their fifth straight conference title game. The win gave Butler its sixth Horizon League championship.
Zach Hahn donated 11 points off the bench for the Bulldogs, who finished a perfect 15-0 at Hinkle Fieldhouse this season. The last time Butler went unbeaten at home was during the 2002-03 season.
N'Gai Evans finished with 13 points for the Raiders (20-12), who beat Detroit in the semifinals. Cory Cooperwood and Vaughn Duggins each chipped in nine points in defeat.
Wright State's lone conference title came in 2007 when they beat Butler.
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