March Madness - Connecticut Downs Butler 53-41 - Match Report
March Madness - Connecticut Downs Butler 53-41 - Match Report
Kemba Walker scored 16 points leading Connecticut to a 53-41 victory over Butler at Reliant Stadium on Monday.
Connecticut won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the 3-point spread as favorites.
Connecticut got 12 points from Jeremy Lamb and another 11 points from Alex Oriakhi. Jeremy Lamb contributed 2 assists, while Alex Oriakhi cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.
Butler got 13 points from Shelvin Mack in a losing cause and another 9 points from Chase Stigall. Shawn Vanzant contributed 2 assists for them, while Shelvin Mack had 9 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Butler were victorious, as the score was 22-19 at the break.
Connecticut won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 53-41.
