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Marquette Downs Butler 73-57 - Match Report
Greg Elliott scored 17 points leading Marquette to a 73-57 victory over Butler at Hinkle Fieldhouse on Wednesday.
Marquette won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +2.0-point spread as underdogs.
Marquette got 15 points from Theo John and another 14 points from Jamal Cain. D.J. Carton contributed 2 assists, while Jamal Cain cleaned the glass with 14 rebounds.
Butler got 21 points from Chuck Harris in a losing cause and another 18 points from Bryce Golden. Aaron Thompson contributed 3 assists for them, while Chuck Harris had 5 rebounds.
Marquette was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Marquette had a 39-24 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Marquette heads into a battle against Connecticut. Butler, meanwhile, will have their next action against Xavier.