ncaab Game Recap
Butler Falls 76-70 Against St. John's - Game Recap
St. John's got 24 points from RJ Luis Jr. as they ran past Butler 76-70 on Wednesday at Hinkle Fieldhouse.
The match was decisive in favor of St. John's, but bettors saw the game push as the margin of victory was the same as the closing point spread.
Kadary Richmond had 13 points for St. John's and Zuby Ejiofor chipped in with 12 points. Kadary Richmond had 5 assists for them, while Aaron Scott was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 6 boards.
Butler got 13 points from Jahmyl Telfort in a losing cause and another 12 points from Boden Kapke. Finley Bizjack contributed 4 assists for them, while Jahmyl Telfort had 7 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed St. John's were victorious, as the score was 38-33 at the break.
Butler won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 32-30.
St. John's looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Seton Hall. Butler will aim to get back on the winning track at Villanova.