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Butler Falls 60-52 to Marquette - Recap
Tyler Kolek scored 13 points leading Marquette to a 60-52 victory over Butler at Fiserv Forum on Saturday.
Marquette did not, however, defeat Butler against the spread, which closed at -15.0 at most sportsbooks.
Chase Ross had 10 points for Marquette and Olivier-Maxence Prosper chipped in with 10 points. Tyler Kolek had 8 assists for them, while David Joplin was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 6 boards.
Butler got 19 points from Jayden Taylor in a losing cause and another 15 points from Simas Lukosius. Simas Lukosius contributed 7 assists for them, while Jayden Taylor had 7 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Marquette were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
Butler had a 30-25 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Marquette looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Connecticut. Butler will aim to get back on the winning track vs. St. John's.