Diamond Head Classic - Butler vs Washington State Wrap - Butler Wins 84-68
Diamond Head Classic - Butler vs Washington State Wrap - Butler Wins 84-68
Butler got 20 points from Shelvin Mack en route to an 84-68 victory over Washington State on Saturday at Stan Sheriff Center.
Butler was a 2-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.
Butler got 14 points from Zach Hahn and another 14 points from Matt Howard. Zach Hahn contributed 4 assists, while Matt Howard cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.
Washington State got a 31-point performance from Klay Thompson, who was supported by 8 points from Faisal Aden. Reggie Moore had 3 assists in a losing cause for Washington State, while DeAngelo Casto grabbed 5 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Butler were victorious, as the score was 40-38 at the break.
The rebound battle favored Butler as they grabbed 37 boards, while Washington State only had 32.
