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Eastern Illinois Falls 73-58 Against Butler - Game Recap
Butler got 20 points from Jahmyl Telfort en route to a 73-58 victory over Eastern Illinois on Tuesday at Hinkle Fieldhouse.
Butler won the battle on the scoreboard, but not at the payout window as they failed to cover the -20.5-point spread.
Patrick McCaffery had 20 points for Butler and Kolby King chipped in with 10 points. Landon Moore had 3 assists for them, while Kolby King was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.
Eastern Illinois got 22 points from Kooper Jacobi in a losing cause and another 12 points from Nakyel Shelton. Nakyel Shelton contributed 5 assists for them, while Nakyel Shelton had 6 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Butler were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
Butler won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 39-22.
Butler looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Houston. Eastern Illinois will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Calumet.