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Villanova Downs Butler 72-62 - Match Report
Villanova got 22 points from Eric Dixon as they ran past Butler 72-62 on Tuesday at Finneran Pavilion.
Villanova was a -6.5-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.
Brendan Hausen had 13 points for Villanova and Justin Moore chipped in with 13 points. Eric Dixon had 3 assists for them, while Eric Dixon was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 6 boards.
Butler got 19 points from Jahmyl Telfort in a losing cause and another 15 points from Posh Alexander. DJ Davis contributed 3 assists for them, while Jahmyl Telfort had 7 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Villanova were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
The rebound battle favored Villanova as they grabbed 33 boards, while Butler only had 19
Villanova heads into a battle against Connecticut. Butler, meanwhile, will have their next action against Seton Hall.