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Recap - Butler Defeats Georgetown University 72-58

Butler earned a 72-58 victory over Georgetown University on Thursday, getting 23 points from Jair Bolden at Capital One Arena.

Butler was a -3.5-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.

Butler got 14 points from Bryce Nze and another 11 points from Bryce Golden. Aaron Thompson contributed 3 assists, while Bryce Nze cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.

Georgetown University got 15 points from Tyler Beard in a losing cause and another 11 points from Collin Holloway. Tyler Beard contributed 5 assists for them, while Timothy Ighoefe had 9 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed Butler were victorious, as the score was 32-28 at the break.

Georgetown University had a 39-36 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

Next game, Butler takes its act on the road to face Villanova looking for another win. For Georgetown University, they head on the road to face St. John's.