Butler Bulldogs Overcome Western Michigan with Strong Second Half

Pierre Brooks and Augusto Cassia lead Butler to an 85-65 victory, bouncing back from a prior loss to Austin Peay.

Pierre Brooks II emerged as a key player for Butler, scoring 20 points and hitting four three-pointers.
Augusto Cassia, newly added to the starting lineup, contributed 16 points and three blocks, providing defensive versatility.
Butler improved its ball control, reducing turnovers from previous games to just 11 against Western Michigan.
The Bulldogs broke away in the second half with a 16-2 run, ultimately outscoring the Broncos significantly in the final minutes.
Despite early struggles, Butler's defense tightened, holding Western Michigan to 23% shooting in the second half.