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Villanova Falls 79-71 to Butler - Recap
Butler got a 28-point performance from Simas Lukosius as they ran past Villanova 79-71 on Friday at Hinkle Fieldhouse.
Bettors who backed Butler were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +3.5 at sportsbooks.
Butler got 12 points from Chuck Harris and another 11 points from Jalen Thomas. Eric Hunter Jr contributed 7 assists, while Jalen Thomas cleaned the glass with 5 rebounds.
Villanova got a 22-point performance from Eric Dixon, who was supported by 21 points from Caleb Daniels. Chris Arcidiacono had 5 assists in a losing cause for Villanova, while Cam Whitmore grabbed 8 rebounds.
Butler led at halftime, $HalfScore.
Villanova won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 26-19.
Next game, Butler takes its act home to face Creighton looking for another win. For Villanova, they head home to face Georgetown University.