Xavier Defeats Butler 73-61 - Recap
Xavier Defeats Butler 73-61 - Recap
Mark Lyons scored 16 points leading Xavier to a 73-61 victory over Butler at Hinkle Fieldhouse on Wednesday.
Bettors who backed Xavier were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of 5 at sportsbooks.
Xavier got 16 points from Tu Holloway and another 13 points from Dezmine Wells. Mark Lyons contributed 3 assists, while Travis Taylor cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
Butler got 10 points from Roosevelt Jones in a losing cause and another 10 points from Chase Stigall. Ronald Nored contributed 5 assists for them, while Roosevelt Jones had 11 rebounds.
Xavier led at halftime, 39-23.
Butler had a 39-38 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
