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Butler Downs Xavier 66-61 - Match Report
Sean McDermott scored 14 points leading Butler to a 66-61 victory over Xavier at Hinkle Fieldhouse on Wednesday.
Butler won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -5.5-point spread.
Butler got 11 points from Kamar Baldwin and another 10 points from Jordan Tucker. Kamar Baldwin contributed 5 assists, while Sean McDermott cleaned the glass with 6 rebounds.
Xavier got a 20-point performance from Naji Marshall, who was supported by 19 points from Tyrique Jones. Naji Marshall had 7 assists in a losing cause for Xavier, while Tyrique Jones grabbed 10 rebounds.
Butler led at halftime, $HalfScore.
Xavier won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 29-25.
Butler heads into a battle against Georgetown University. Xavier, meanwhile, will have their next action against St. John's.