Overview
- Pierre Brooks scored a career-high 26 points, leading Butler to an 88-78 victory over Penn State.
- Jahmyl Telfort and DJ Davis contributed significantly to Butler's win with 18 and 14 points respectively.
- Despite a career-best 28 points from Kanye Clary, Penn State couldn't overcome Butler's lead.
- Butler recovered from an early nine-point deficit, taking control in the second half.
- Butler will face the winner of the VCU and Boise State game, while Penn State will play against the loser for the seventh place.