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Austin Peay Defeats Butler 68-66 - Recap
Butler was scorched by LJ Thomas for 29 points as Austin Peay defeated them 68-66 in NCAA action on Friday.
Austin Peay got 9 points from Sai Witt and another 9 points from Quan Lax. LJ Thomas contributed 3 assists, while LJ Thomas cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
Butler got a 23-point performance from Patrick McCaffery, who was supported by 13 points from Pierre Brooks II. Finley Bizjack had 6 assists in a losing cause for Butler, while Patrick McCaffery grabbed 8 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Austin Peay were victorious, as the score was 39-35 at the break.
Butler won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 32-28.
Austin Peay looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Chattanooga. Butler will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Western Michigan.