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Butler Falls 78-72 to Marquette - Recap
Tyler Kolek scored 27 points for Marquette on Tuesday, leading them to a 78-72 victory over Butler at Hinkle Fieldhouse.
Marquette won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -3.5-point spread as favorites.
Oso Ighodaro had 17 points for Marquette and Kam Jones chipped in with 11 points. Tyler Kolek had 5 assists for them, while Oso Ighodaro was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.
Butler got a 19-point performance from Finley Bizjack, who was supported by 15 points from Pierre Brooks II. Jahmyl Telfort had 6 assists in a losing cause for Butler, while DJ Davis grabbed 7 rebounds.
Marquette was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Butler won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 35-34.
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. Creighton.