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Butler Defeats The Citadel 89-42 - Recap
Butler blew out The Citadel on Saturday, running up the score in a 89-42 win at Hinkle Fieldhouse.
Bettors who backed Butler were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -17.5 at sportsbooks.
Simas Lukosius had 18 points for Butler and Jayden Taylor chipped in with 18 points. Eric Hunter Jr had 6 assists for them, while Manny Bates was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.
The Citadel got a 10-point performance from Austin Ash, who was supported by 7 points from Elijah Morgan. Austin Ash had 2 assists in a losing cause for The Citadel, while Stephen Clark grabbed 5 rebounds.
Butler led at halftime, $HalfScore.
The rebound battle favored Butler as they grabbed 41 boards, while The Citadel only had 22
Butler heads into a battle against Tennessee. The Citadel, meanwhile, will have their next action against New Orleans.