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Marquette Downs Butler 72-56 - Match Report
Tyler Kolek scored 21 points and chipped in with 10 assists for Marquette on Tuesday, leading them to a 72-56 victory over Butler at Hinkle Fieldhouse.
Marquette was a -8.0-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.
Marquette got 14 points from Olivier-Maxence Prosper and another 12 points from Oso Ighodaro. Tyler Kolek contributed 10 assists, while Oso Ighodaro cleaned the glass with 6 rebounds.
Butler got a 13-point performance from Jayden Taylor, who was supported by 10 points from Jalen Thomas. Myles Tate had 3 assists in a losing cause for Butler, while Jalen Thomas grabbed 8 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Marquette were victorious, as the score was 36-23 at the break.
Marquette won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 27-23.
Marquette heads into a battle against St. John's. Butler, meanwhile, will have their next action against Xavier.