Butler Dominates Eastern Michigan 94-55 in Season Opener with Six Scorers in Double Figures

Bulldogs Maintain 25-Season Home Opener Win Streak, Control Game with 48-18 Points Advantage in the Paint; Jahmyl Telfort Leads Scoring with 18 Points.

• Jahmyl Telfort led Butler with 18 points, contributing to the team's commanding 94-55 victory over Eastern Michigan in the season opener, maintaining the Bulldogs' 25-season home opener win streak.
• Butler showcased a balanced scoring effort with Pierre Brooks II adding 16 points, and DJ Davis, Posh Alexander, Connor Turnbull, and Andre Screen each contributing 13 points.
• Early rivalry in the game witnessed equal number of made field goals and turnovers from both teams, followed by Butler taking control with an 18-2 run, largely due to their physical dominance near the rim.
• Butler took advantage of the paint with a 48-18 point lead, assisted by the 7-foot-1 Bucknell transfer Andre Screen, who recorded back-to-back dunks, and a converted and-one.
• Despite a late surge by the Eastern Michigan Eagles, Butler remained in control, shooting 57.1 percent from the floor, and leading by as much as 40 points during the second half.

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