Penn State, Butler meet after tough losses to ranked foes

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Butler showed marked improvement in its second straight game against a ranked opponent.

The Bulldogs still came away with a loss, though, and will have a quick turnaround to face Penn State in the consolation bracket of the ESPN Events Invitational on Friday in Kissimmee, Fla.

Butler (3-2) faced No. 19 Florida Atlantic in Thursday's opening round and trailed the Owls b