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Butler coach Chris Holtmann acknowledged that Vanderbilts size and zone defense presented problems in the Bulldogs 76-66 win Thursday, and he expects the task to be more difficult against No. 8 Arizona on Friday.At least Holtmanns team, which is 5-0, does not have to concern itself with a zone defense utilized by Arizona coach Sean Miller.Being from the same family of coaches, as Holtmann calls his Midwestern roots and those of Miller, both teams figure to play man-to-man when they meet in the championship game of the Continental Tire Las Vegas Invitational on Friday at 10:30 p.m. ET.The Wildcats (5-0) also have size much like Vanderbilt presented with 7-foot-1 NBA prospect Luke Fornet and 6-10 center Djery Baptiste. The Wildcats start two 7-footers -- freshman forward Lauri Markkanen and center Dusan Ristic.Vanderbilts size bothered us a little bit, but you have to give our guys some credit for responding there down the stretch, said Holtmann, whose team rallied after Kornet made a 3-pointer to put the Commodores up by two with 9:04 left in the game.Butler freshman guard Kamar Baldwin made back-to-back layups before a dunk by junior forward Tyler Wideman capped a 17-3 run that put Butler up 70-58 with 1:33 remaining.Fornet and Baptiste struggled on the offensive end, making only 3 of 14 shots combined from the field. It was their defense in the post that affected Butlers shooting. The Bulldogs made 40.4 percent of their field-goal attempts.It is important going against a team like Arizona that we showed we can respond when we were not playing great and the other team was coming after us a little bit, Holtmann said. Arizona is clearly the most talented and gifted team we will have played. They play really hard, and theyre disciplined.Arizona sophomore guard Allonzo Trier did not make the trip because of an undisclosed eligibility issue that has kept him out of the first five games. The Wildcats held off a pesky Santa Clara team, winning 69-61, to set up the championship game with Butler. Markkanen led Arizona with 16 points and nine rebounds, while freshman guard Kobi Simmons added 14 points, making all three of his 3-point attempts.Miller and Holtmann share a past centering around Illinois coach John Groce. Miller is a good friend of Groce, and Holtmann served as an assistant under Groce at Ohio.I am very familiar with their program coming from Xavier, said Miller, who was the Musketeers head coach from 2004-05 to 2008-09. They are a Top 25-caliber team and NCAA Tournament team. We are potentially playing our best opponent (Friday). We know that, and were going to have to play a great game to beat them.Butler senior forward Andrew Chrabascz recorded his second career double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds in the Bulldogs win over Vanderbilt. Guard Tyler Lewis scored 15 points, and forward Kelan Martin added 14 points.Its going to be an honor playing against those guys, said Martin, a preseason All-Big East selection. Its a big-name school. They have a good team. They have a lot of tradition.We have to be ready to play them, especially playing back-to-back (days) like this.Nike Shoes Black Friday Online . Schenn scored the game-winning goal and added two assists to lead the Philadelphia Flyers to a 4-1 win over the Calgary Flames at the Scotiabank Saddledome on Tuesday. Nike Shoes Black Friday Sale . -- Josh Sterk scored once and set up two more as the Oshawa Generals edged the visiting Belleville Bulls 3-2 on Friday in Ontario Hockey League action. http://www.nikeshoesblackfriday.com/ . 1 position. The Mustangs (6-0), who beat Queens 50-31 last weekend, earned 17 first-place votes and 287 points in voting by the Football Reporters of Canada. Western was last ranked first in the country in October 2011. Nike Shoes Black Friday China .com) - Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray and Roger Federer were easy first-round winners Tuesday at the Australian Open. Nike Shoes Black Friday 2019 . PETERSBURG, Fla.WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR TEAMS AFL DRAFT NIGHTADELAIDEFirst player picked: Jordan Gallucci (No.15, midfielder, Eastern Ranges)What they said: We traded for needs with (Curtly) Hampton, (Troy) Menzel and (Paul) Seedsman and we just keep drafting for talent. We were able to balance it out with some of our needs tonight, we got a tall later on. - recruiting manager Hamish Ogilvie.BRISBANEFirst player picked: Hugh McCluggage (No.3, midfielder, North Ballarat)What they said: We are really excited with what this group of young players offers - they have a range of skills through the midfield and around the flanks. We targeted some run and skill and we think we certainly got that. - recruitment manager Steve Conole.CARLTONFirst player picked: Sam Petrevski-Seton (No.6, midfielder, Claremont)What they said: As a midfielder Sam has terrific speed and possesses exceptional skills with the footy. Its obvious from meeting with him that hes also of great character - a really determined and resilient young man. - list manager Stephen Silvagni.COLLINGWOODFirst player picked: Sam McLarty (No.30, key defender, Oakleigh Chargers)What they said: We had a couple of boys pegged there as key defender types. Sam hurt his shoulder halfway through the year, but hes shown, at 197cm, he can play forward, back and hes extremely athletic and a high-end competitor. - recruiting manager Derek Hine.ESSENDONFirst player picked: Andrew McGrath (No.1, midfielder, Sandringham Dragons)What they said: Hes a winner ... hes a leader and theyre hard to find, so that was probably the major reason we decided to take him. - Essendon list manager Adrian Dodoro.FREMANTLEFirst player picked: Griffin Logue (No.8, key defender, Swan Districts)What they said: We certainly wanted to add some height where we could without getting silly about it either. Its really good ... to add some size into the group - its not every year you can do that. general manager of list management Brad Lloyd.GEELONGFirst player picked: Brandan Parfitt (No.26, midfielder, NT Thunder)What they said: We selected a good mix of players who play a variety of positions, which we think is important for our list. The players are at various stages of their development and we will see them grow as people and players. - national list and recruiting manager Stephen Wells.GOLD COASTFirst player picked: Ben Ainsworth (No.4, midfielder, Gippsland Power)What they said: We are delighted to be welcoming five elite young players, including two of our own academy-listed players. We complete the player acquisition phase delivering four mature players and five draftees all who can make an immediate impact in 2017. - list manager Scott Clayton.GREATER WESTERN SYDNEYFirst player picked: Tim Taranto (No.2, midfielder, Sandringham Dragons)What they said: Were delighted to have secured the players we have tonight including four players from (our) academy. Our first two selections will complement our existing midfield and the rest of our picks are a good mix of athletic forwards, defenders and another hard, experienced body. - football chief Wayne Campbell.HAWTHORNFirst player picked: Harry Morrison (No.74, defender, Murray Bushrangers)What they said: Harry is a half-back flanker from the Murray Bushrangers.dddddddddddd He has had a couple of minor injuries during the year but kicks the ball really well on both feet. He reads the game well and is strong and competitive. - recruiting manager Graham Wright.MELBOURNEFirst player picked: Mitchell Hannan (No.46, forward, Footscray VFL)What they said: Mitch played in a premiership this year for Footscray in the VFL. Hes originally from Gisborne and then came down and played in the amateurs for St Bernards and played in a premiership there, so hes played in a couple of premierships in a row. - recruiting manager Jason Taylor.NORTH MELBOURNEFirst player picked: Jy Simpkin (No.12, midfielder, Murray Bushrangers)What they said: I see him starting out as a mid/forward but we think hes got the capacity to come up to a wing and midfield. He certainly does provide an X-factor, plays with a lot of energy, and is very clever and dangerous around goal. - recruiting manager Bryce Lewis.PORT ADELAIDEFirst player picked: Todd Marshall (No.16, tall forward, Murray Bushrangers)What they said: Todd is the best tall forward in the draft pool as far as were concerned. Sam Powell-Pepper, Joe Atley and Will Drew are all pretty versatile and could make a contribution to our midfield group.. - recruiting manager Geoff Parker.RICHMONDFirst player picked: Shai Bolton (No.29, forward, South Fremantle)What they said: - Were very happy with the way it all unfolded. There were a few close calls for us with our rankings, but we walk away really pleased with our three new draftees. - recruiting manager Francis Jackson.ST KILDAFirst player picked: Ben Long (No.25, defender, NT Thunder)What they said: Ben can play at both ends of the ground as a flanker. Hes tough, wins a good ground ball, he tackles very strongly and has a good attack on the ball. Hes also a good kick, has good speed and can go lateral. - recruiting manager Tony Elshaug.SYDNEYFirst player picked: Oliver Florent (No.11, forward, Sandringham Dragons)What they said: Were happy with the mix of players we selected. Weve got a couple of players who can play through the midfield and forward and we were keen to get another key position player into our club, which we were able to do. - recruiting manager Kinnear Beatson.WEST COASTFirst player picked: Daniel Venables (No.13, midfielder, Western Jets)What they said: We went in with the strategy of picking the best available talent at every selection and we are absolutely thrilled with the way it panned out. We have been able to strengthen our squad in all areas of the ground. - recruiting manager Rohan OBrien.WESTERN BULLDOGSFirst player picked: Tim English (No.19, ruckman, South Fremantle)What they said: At 205cm and with his ability with ball in hand, we thought it was really suitable to the way we play, so that made him an attractive option. We always pick the best player available, and our list is fairly well balanced, so we didnt think there was a pressing need. recruiting manager Simon Dalrymple. ' ' '