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Butler Defeats DePaul 84-72 - Recap
Butler grabbed a 84-72 win over DePaul on Saturday, behind a 24-point effort from Pierre Brooks II at Wintrust Arena.
Butler won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -4.0-point spread as favorites.
Butler got 17 points from Jahmyl Telfort and another 16 points from Finley Bizjack. Jahmyl Telfort contributed 6 assists, while Kolby King cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
DePaul got a 25-point performance from Layden Blocker, who was supported by 13 points from Isaiah Rivera. Isaiah Rivera had 6 assists in a losing cause for DePaul, while Isaiah Rivera grabbed 11 rebounds.
Butler led at halftime, 40-35.
Butler had a 37-33 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Butler heads into a battle against St. John's. DePaul, meanwhile, will have their next action against Creighton.