March Madness - Butler vs Pittsburgh Recap - Butler Wins 71-70
March Madness - Butler vs Pittsburgh Recap - Butler Wins 71-70
Shelvin Mack poured in 30 points for Butler on Saturday, as they defeated Pittsburgh 71-70 at Verizon Center.
Bettors who backed Butler were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of 8 at sportsbooks.
Butler got 16 points from Matt Howard and another 7 points from Andrew Smith. Shawn Vanzant contributed 4 assists, while Matt Howard cleaned the glass with 6 rebounds.
Pittsburgh got a 24-point performance from Gilbert Brown, who was supported by 16 points from Nasir Robinson. Brad Wanamaker had 7 assists in a losing cause for Pittsburgh, while Brad Wanamaker grabbed 7 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Butler were victorious, as the score was 38-30 at the break.
Pittsburgh won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 33-22.
