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Butler Defeats Buffalo 72-59 - Recap

Butler earned a 72-59 victory over Buffalo on Tuesday, getting 18 points from Jalen Thomas at Hinkle Fieldhouse.

Butler won the battle on the scoreboard, but not at the payout window as they failed to cover the -24.5-point spread.

Jahmyl Telfort had 18 points for Butler and Pierre Brooks II chipped in with 17 points. Jahmyl Telfort had 8 assists for them, while Jalen Thomas was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.

Buffalo got a 16-point performance from Sy Chatman, who was supported by 10 points from Anquan Boldin Jr.. Anquan Boldin Jr. had 3 assists in a losing cause for Buffalo, while Sy Chatman grabbed 8 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed Butler were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.

Butler had a 36-31 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

Butler heads into a battle against California. Buffalo, meanwhile, will have their next action against Western Kentucky.