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Xavier Defeats Butler 87-72 - Recap
Xavier got a 25-point performance from Adam Kunkel as they ran past Butler 87-72 on Friday at Hinkle Fieldhouse.
Xavier was a -6.0-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.
Paul Scruggs had 16 points for Xavier and Jerome Hunter chipped in with 12 points. Paul Scruggs had 6 assists for them, while Paul Scruggs was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.
Butler got 20 points from Aaron Thompson in a losing cause and another 19 points from Bryce Golden. Aaron Thompson contributed 4 assists for them, while Bryce Nze had 5 rebounds.
Xavier was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Xavier won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 27-21.
Xavier heads into a battle against Villanova. Butler, meanwhile, will have their next action against Georgetown University.