The Butler men’s basketball team opened the first round of the College Basketball Invitational with a 75-58 victory over Delaware on March 14.

The Bulldogs (21-14) received double-digit points from four players. Sophomore guard Chrishawn Hopkins led the way with 19 points and five rebounds.

Junior center Andrew Smith (17 points, seven rebounds), senior guard Ronald Nored (12 points) and junior guard Chase Stigall (10 points) also finished in double figures.

For the Blue Hens (18-14), freshman guard Jarvis Threatt scored 31 points and tallied four steals off the bench.

With the win, Butler advanced to the quarterfinal round of the 16-team tournament. The Bulldogs will face off against Penn Monday at 8 p.m.