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Butler Defeats Villanova 88-81 - Recap

Villanova was victimized for 22 points and 2 assists by Jahmyl Telfort as Butler defeated them 88-81 in NCAA action on Saturday.

Butler was a -1.5-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.

Jahmyl Telfort had 22 points for Butler and Pierre Brooks II chipped in with 13 points. Posh Alexander had 4 assists for them, while Jahmyl Telfort was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 11 boards.

Villanova got 28 points from Eric Dixon in a losing cause and another 14 points from TJ Bamba. Eric Dixon contributed 5 assists for them, while Tyler Burton had 10 rebounds.

Butler trailed at halftime, 36-28.

The rebound battle favored Butler as they grabbed 37 boards, while Villanova only had 30

Butler heads into a battle against Creighton. Villanova, meanwhile, will have their next action against Marquette.