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Recap - Butler Defeats Northwestern 71-69
Butler got 23 points from Jahmyl Telfort as they ran past Northwestern 71-69 on Thursday at Mullett Arena.
Bettors who backed Butler were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +2.5 at sportsbooks.
Butler got 15 points from Andre Screen and another 12 points from Finley Bizjack. Jahmyl Telfort contributed 5 assists, while Andre Screen cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.
Northwestern got 24 points from Brooks Barnhizer in a losing cause and another 14 points from Matthew Nicholson. Luke Hunger contributed 2 assists for them, while Nick Martinelli had 8 rebounds.
Butler was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Butler won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 34-27.
Butler heads into a battle against Eastern Illinois. Northwestern, meanwhile, will have their next action against Iowa.