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Butler Falls 73-65 Against Villanova - Game Recap
Villanova got 28 points from Eric Dixon en route to a 73-65 victory over Butler on Wednesday at Hinkle Fieldhouse.
Villanova was a +1.0-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.
Villanova got 18 points from Wooga Poplar and another 12 points from Jordan Longino. Jhamir Brickus contributed 4 assists, while Wooga Poplar cleaned the glass with 15 rebounds.
Butler got a 25-point performance from Jahmyl Telfort, who was supported by 10 points from Pierre Brooks II. Jahmyl Telfort had 6 assists in a losing cause for Butler, while Jahmyl Telfort grabbed 10 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Butler were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
Villanova had a 42-29 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Villanova heads into a battle against DePaul. Butler, meanwhile, will have their next action against St. John's.