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Butler Defeats Missouri State 72-65 - Recap
Butler got a 29-point performance from Jahmyl Telfort as they ran past Missouri State 72-65 on Monday at Hinkle Fieldhouse.
Bettors who backed Butler were disappointed, as they failed to cover the closing number of -17.0.
Pierre Brooks II had 13 points for Butler and Patrick McCaffery chipped in with 11 points. Patrick McCaffery had 3 assists for them, while Andre Screen was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
Missouri State got 21 points from Dez White in a losing cause and another 12 points from Zaxton King. Dez White contributed 5 assists for them, while Wesley Oba had 8 rebounds.
Butler led at halftime, $HalfScore.
Butler had a 30-27 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Butler takes its act home to face Austin Peay looking for another win. For Missouri State, they head home to face Missouri Southern State.