On a bazaar night where Giddy Potts, Ed Simpson and Tyrik Dixon were held scoreless, backup guard Antwain Johnson took over. The 6-foot-2, 194-pound sophomore notched a career-high 19 points to go along with six assists.
Despite the efforts of JaCorey Williams (20 points) and Reggie Upshaw (12 points), MTSU was unable to pull out a win over the perennial Bulldogs.
Check out photos of the day below:
The MT Spirit Squad was in full at the pep rally prior to in an NCAA Tournament second-round game in Milwaukee, WI on March 19, 2017. (MTSU Sidelines/Tyler Lamb)
MTSU cheerleader Marresa Burke at a pep rally prior to in an NCAA Tournament second-round game in Milwaukee, WI on March 19, 2017. (MTSU Sidelines/Tyler Lamb)
JaCorey Williams dialed in and ready to go at the MTSU pep rally prior to in an NCAA Tournament second-round game against Butler in Milwaukee, WI on March 18, 2017. (MTSU Sidelines/Tyler Lamb)
MTSU senior Reggie Upshaw headed to get on the bus towards BMO Bradley Arena for an NCAA Tournament second-round game against Butler in Milwaukee, WI on March 19, 2017. (MTSU Sidelines/Tyler Lamb)
JaCorey Williams in hangs in the air for a slam dunk during pregame of an NCAA Tournament second-round matchup against Butler in Milwaukee, WI on March 19, 2017. (MTSU Sidelines/Tyler Lamb)
MTSU cheerleaders lead the team onto the court for an NCAA Tournament second-round game against Butler in Milwaukee, WI on March 19, 2017. (MTSU Sidelines/Tyler Lamb)
No. 12 MTSU faced No.5 Butler in an NCAA Tournament second-round game against Butler in Milwaukee, WI on March 19, 2017. (MTSU Sidelines/Tyler Lamb)
Point guard Tyrik Dixon sees the open lane during an NCAA Tournament second-round game against Butler in Milwaukee, WI on March 19, 2017. (MTSU Sidelines/Tyler Lamb)
Giddy Potts drives in the open space during an NCAA Tournament second-round game against Butler in Milwaukee, WI on March 19, 2017. (MTSU Sidelines/Tyler Lamb)
Forward JaCorey Williams dribbles to the basket during an NCAA Tournament second-round game against Butler in Milwaukee, WI on March 19, 2017. (MTSU Sidelines/Tyler Lamb)
MTSU forward JaCorey Williams puts up a hook shot during an NCAA Tournament second-round game against Butler in Milwaukee, WI on March 19, 2017. (MTSU Sidelines/Tyler Lamb)
Antwain Johnson (2) rises above Tyler Wideman (4) during an NCAA Tournament second-round game against Butler in Milwaukee, WI on March 19, 2017. (MTSU Sidelines/Tyler Lamb)
JaCorey Williams shoots a floater over defenders during an NCAA Tournament second-round game against Butler in Milwaukee, WI on March 19, 2017. (MTSU Sidelines/Tyler Lamb)
Senior JaCorey Williams celebrates a basket in an NCAA Tournament second-round game against Butler in Milwaukee, WI on March 19, 2017. (MTSU Sidelines/Tyler Lamb)
Xavier Habersham looks for the open man during an NCAA Tournament second-round game against Butler in Milwaukee, WI on March 19, 2017. (MTSU Sidelines/Tyler Lamb)
MTSU guard Qua Copeland (24) shoots a three over Kamar Baldwin (3) in an NCAA Tournament second-round game against Butler in Milwaukee, WI on March 19, 2017. (MTSU Sidelines/Tyler Lamb)
Ed Simpson sends a pass into forward JaCorey Williams in an NCAA Tournament second-round game against Butler in Milwaukee, WI on March 19, 2017. (MTSU Sidelines/Tyler Lamb)
The MTSU bench celebrates during an NCAA Tournament second-round game against Butler in Milwaukee, WI on March 19, 2017. (MTSU Sidelines/Tyler Lamb)
MTSU basketball head coach Kermit Davis yelling to his team during an NCAA Tournament second-round game against Butler in Milwaukee, WI on March 19, 2017. (MTSU Sidelines/Tyler Lamb)
Antwain Johnson drives to the basket during an NCAA Tournament second-round game against Butler in Milwaukee, WI on March 19, 2017. (MTSU Sidelines/Tyler Lamb)
Giddy Potts (20) shoots over Butler defender Kethan Savage (11) in an NCAA Tournament second-round game against in Milwaukee, WI on March 18, 2017. (MTSU Sidelines/Tyler Lamb)
JaCorey Williams goes up off the glass during an NCAA Tournament second-round game against Butler in Milwaukee, WI on March 19, 2017. (MTSU Sidelines/Tyler Lamb)
Antwain Johnson shoots a deep three over a defender during an NCAA Tournament second-round game against Butler in Milwaukee, WI on March 19, 2017. (MTSU Sidelines/Tyler Lamb)
MTSU junior Ed Simpson subs out during an NCAA Tournament second-round game against Butler in Milwaukee, WI on March 19, 2017. (MTSU Sidelines/Tyler Lamb)
The MTSU bench celebrates during an NCAA Tournament second-round game against Butler in Milwaukee, WI on March 19, 2017. (MTSU Sidelines/Tyler Lamb)
JaCorey Williams (22) backs down a defender during an NCAA Tournament second-round game against Butler in Milwaukee, WI on March 19, 2017. (MTSU Sidelines/Tyler Lamb)
Antwain Johnson lays the ball in the basket during an NCAA Tournament second-round game against Butler in Milwaukee, WI on March 19, 2017. (MTSU Sidelines/Tyler Lamb)
JaCorey Williams (22) drives to the hoop in an NCAA Tournament second-round game against Butler in Milwaukee, WI on March 19, 2017. (MTSU Sidelines/Tyler Lamb)
Big man Brandon Walters goes up for the lay in during an NCAA Tournament second-round game against Butler in Milwaukee, WI on March 19, 2017. (MTSU Sidelines/Tyler Lamb)
MTSU’s JaCorey Williams pulls up over Andrew Chrabascz an NCAA Tournament second-round game against Butler in Milwaukee, WI on March 19, 2017. (MTSU Sidelines/Tyler Lamb)
Senior Reggie Upshaw walks off the court for the final time after an NCAA Tournament second-round game against Butler in Milwaukee, WI on March 19, 2017. (MTSU Sidelines/Tyler Lamb)
Head coach Kermit Davis speaks to the media after an NCAA Tournament second-round game against Butler in Milwaukee, WI on March 19, 2017. (MTSU Sidelines/Tyler Lamb)
Antwain Johnson speaks to the media after an NCAA Tournament second-round game against Butler in Milwaukee, WI on March 19, 2017. (MTSU Sidelines/Tyler Lamb)
JaCorey Williams speaks to the media after an NCAA Tournament second-round game against Butler in Milwaukee, WI on March 19, 2017. (MTSU Sidelines/Tyler Lamb)
Reggie Upshaw speaks to the media after an NCAA Tournament second-round game against Butler in Milwaukee, WI on March 19, 2017. (MTSU Sidelines/Tyler Lamb)
Reggie Upshaw (30) and JaCorey Williams (22) walk the hall to their locker room following an NCAA Tournament second-round game against Butler in Milwaukee, WI on March 19, 2017. (MTSU Sidelines/Tyler Lamb)
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