Butler Bulldogs Secure 86-69 Victory Over DePaul Blue Demons
Pierre Brooks leads Butler with a career-high 29 points as the Bulldogs dominate the second half to snap DePaul's 10-game win streak in their rivalry.
- Pierre Brooks delivered a standout performance for Butler, scoring a career-high 29 points and grabbing 13 rebounds in the win.
- The Bulldogs shot an impressive 58.6% in the second half, utilizing a decisive 10-0 run to pull away from DePaul.
- DePaul's NJ Benson scored 20 points, with 16 coming in the second half, but the Blue Demons struggled from beyond the arc, shooting just 23.8%.
- Butler's balanced attack included strong contributions from Jahmyl Telfort (18 points) and Finley Bizjack (17 points, including 4 three-pointers).
- The game marked DePaul coach Chris Holtmann's return to Butler's Hinkle Fieldhouse, where he coached from 2014-2017.
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