NCAA final: Butler closes to within one point of Duke late in game

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Butler forward Gordon Hayward sank two free throws with just over five minutes remaining to bring Butler to within 56-55 of Duke in the NCAA tournament championship game.

Hayward was attempting a breakaway layup when Duke forward Lance Thomas grabbed him by the arm and knocked him to the court.

-- Dan Loumena