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Myrtle Beach Invitational - Baylor Defeats Villanova 87-78 - Recap

Jared Butler scored 22 points leading Baylor to a 87-78 victory over Villanova at HTC Center on Sunday.

Baylor was the ATS victor, as they covered the +1.5-point spread as an underdog.

Baylor got 18 points from MaCio Teague and another 13 points from Davion Mitchell. Mark Vital contributed 3 assists, while Freddie Gillespie cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.

Villanova got 27 points from Collin Gillespie in a losing cause and another 16 points from Saddiq Bey. Collin Gillespie contributed 6 assists for them, while Jeremiah Robinson-Earl had 11 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed Villanova were victorious, as the score was 41-39 at the break.

The rebound battle favored Villanova as they grabbed 27 boards, while Baylor only had 25

Next game, Baylor takes its act home to face Maryland-Eastern Shore looking for another win. For Villanova, they head home to face La Salle.