Thomas' 18 help Butler defeat Buffalo 72-59
INDIANAPOLIS -- — Jalen Thomas scored 18 points as Butler beat Buffalo 72-59 on Tuesday night.
Thomas added 10 rebounds for the Bulldogs (7-2). Jahmyl Telfort scored 18 points and added nine rebounds, eight assists, and four steals. Pierre Brooks had 17 points and shot 7 for 14, including 3 for 8 from beyond the arc.
Sy Chatman finished with 16 points, eight rebounds, two steals and two blocks for the Bulls (1-8). Buffalo also got 10 points and six rebounds from Anquan Boldin Jr.. Shawn Fulcher also had eight points and two steals. The Bulls extended their losing streak to six straight.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Doug Shows
- Tim Clougherty
- Evon Burroughs
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| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | 5-0 | - | 13-4 |
| Akron | 5-0 | - | 12-5 |
| Ohio | 4-1 | 1 | 10-7 |
| Toledo | 4-1 | 1 | 10-7 |
| Kent State | 2-3 | 3 | 11-6 |
| Ball State | 2-3 | 3 | 8-9 |
| Central Michigan | 2-3 | 3 | 8-9 |
| Eastern Michigan | 2-3 | 3 | 8-9 |
| Bowling Green | 2-3 | 3 | 7-10 |
| Buffalo | 1-4 | 4 | 6-11 |
| Western Michigan | 1-4 | 4 | 4-13 |
| Northern Illinois | 0-5 | 5 | 4-13 |
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| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. John's | 7-1 | - | 16-3 |
| Marquette | 6-1 | 0.5 | 15-3 |
| UConn | 5-2 | 1.5 | 13-5 |
| Creighton | 5-2 | 1.5 | 12-6 |
| Villanova | 5-3 | 2 | 12-7 |
| Xavier | 4-4 | 3 | 12-7 |
| Georgetown | 3-4 | 3.5 | 12-6 |
| Providence | 3-5 | 4 | 9-10 |
| Butler | 1-6 | 5.5 | 8-10 |
| Seton Hall | 1-6 | 5.5 | 6-12 |
| DePaul | 1-7 | 6 | 10-9 |
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