Setting : The Metro-Atlantic Athletic Conference clashes with the Horizon League when Fran McCaffery takes his Siena Saints (22-5) west for a non-conference showdown with Brad Stevens and his Butler Bulldogs (24-4).

Plot : Seeds are on the line. With a win Butler could be in position for a four seed in the upcoming NCAA Tournament. Siena could secure an at-large bid even if they falter in their conference tournament.

Sub-plot : With 16 consecutive wins, Butler shares the longest winning streak in the country with Murray State.  Siena had the nation’s longest streak (15) when it loss to Niagara a week ago.

The game is part of ESPN’s Bracketbusters series.

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