Butler Upsets No. 25 Mississippi State to Win Arizona Tip-Off Championship

Led by Jahmyl Telfort and Pierre Brooks II, Butler secured its first in-season tournament title since 2019 with an 87-77 victory.

Jahmyl Telfort scored 24 points and Pierre Brooks II added 22 points and nine rebounds to lead Butler to the win.
Butler shot an impressive 53% from the field and 55% from three-point range, capitalizing on strong perimeter shooting.
Mississippi State struggled offensively, shooting just 26% from three-point range and 38% overall from the floor.
The game featured multiple lead changes in the first half, but Butler built a six-point halftime lead and maintained control in the second half despite a late push by Mississippi State.
The victory marks Butler's biggest win of the season and its first in-season tournament title since the 2019 Hall of Fame Classic.