INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Asim Djulovic's 19 points helped Butler Bulldogs defeat Lafayette Leopards 96-60 on Monday in a season opener.

Djulovic shot 5 for 7 (4 for 6 from 3-point range) and 5 of 5 from the free-throw line for the Bulldogs. Jalen Jackson scored 18 points while going 7 of 10 (4 for 6 from 3-point range), and added five rebounds, five assists, and three steals. Jordan Ellerbee had 16 points and shot 6 for 8, including 4 for 6 from beyond the arc.

Shareef Jackson led the way for the Leopards with 14 points.

Butler took the lead with 19:21 remaining in the first half and did not trail again. Djulovic led his team in scoring with 14 points in the first half to help put them up 54-34 at the break. Butler outscored Lafayette in the second half by 16 points, with Ellerbee scoring a team-high 10 points after the break.

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