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Butler Defeats Xavier 69-67 - Recap
Butler got 20 points from Jayden Taylor en route to a 69-67 victory over Xavier on Friday at Hinkle Fieldhouse.
Bettors who backed Butler were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +7.0 at sportsbooks.
Butler got 19 points from Manny Bates and another 12 points from Simas Lukosius. Eric Hunter Jr contributed 4 assists, while Jayden Taylor cleaned the glass with 6 rebounds.
Xavier got a 17-point performance from Colby Jones, who was supported by 14 points from Jack Nunge. Souley Boum had 3 assists in a losing cause for Xavier, while Jack Nunge grabbed 8 rebounds.
Butler led at halftime, $HalfScore.
Xavier won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 32-20.
Next game, Butler takes its act on the road to face Villanova looking for another win. For Xavier, they head on the road to face Marquette.