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Butler Defeats Villanova 73-61 - Recap
Butler grabbed a 73-61 win over Villanova on Sunday, behind a 20-point effort from Chuck Harris at Hinkle Fieldhouse.
Bettors who backed Butler were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +12.0 at sportsbooks.
Jair Bolden had 15 points for Butler and Bryce Golden chipped in with 13 points. Bryce Nze had 5 assists for them, while Bryce Nze was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 11 boards.
Villanova got a 16-point performance from Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, who was supported by 14 points from Collin Gillespie. Collin Gillespie had 2 assists in a losing cause for Villanova, while Jeremiah Robinson-Earl grabbed 16 rebounds.
Butler was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Villanova had a 32-31 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Butler heads into a battle against Creighton. Villanova, meanwhile, will have their next action against Creighton.