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Tennessee Tech Falls 80-66 to Butler - Recap

Tennessee Tech was burned for 32 points by Chuck Harris on Saturday as Butler picked up a 80-66 win at Hinkle Fieldhouse.

Butler did not, however, defeat Tennessee Tech against the spread, which closed at -20.0 at most sportsbooks.

Manny Bates had 17 points for Butler and Eric Hunter Jr chipped in with 12 points. Simas Lukosius had 3 assists for them, while Simas Lukosius was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.

Tennessee Tech got 16 points from Jayvis Harvey in a losing cause and another 14 points from Ty Perry. Erik Oliver contributed 5 assists for them, while Jaylen Sebree had 6 rebounds.

Butler led at halftime, $HalfScore.

Butler won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 32-30.

Next game, Butler takes its act home to face Yale looking for another win. For Tennessee Tech, they head on the road to face Troy.