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Butler Defeats DePaul 78-70 - Recap
Butler got 23 points from Eric Hunter Jr en route to a 78-70 victory over DePaul on Wednesday at Hinkle Fieldhouse.
The match was decisive in favor of Butler, but bettors saw the game push as the margin of victory was the same as the closing point spread.
Jayden Taylor had 16 points for Butler and Simas Lukosius chipped in with 12 points. Simas Lukosius had 3 assists for them, while Eric Hunter Jr was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 5 boards.
DePaul got a 16-point performance from Umoja Gibson, who was supported by 14 points from Yor Anei. Umoja Gibson had 8 assists in a losing cause for DePaul, while Eral Penn grabbed 7 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Butler were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
The rebound battle favored Butler as they grabbed 31 boards, while DePaul only had 27
Next game, Butler takes its act on the road to face Seton Hall looking for another win. For DePaul, they head home to face Villanova.