Chicago, IL (My Sportsbook) - Gordon Hayward scored 25 points and grabbed seven rebounds, as 17th-ranked Butler rallied to overtake Illinois-Chicago, 59-52, at the UIC Pavilion. Shelvin Mack finished with 18 points, eight boards and eight assists for the Bulldogs (16-1, 7-0 HL), who have won eight straight since suffering their lone loss of the season at Ohio State on December 13. Willie Veasley added 10 points as Butler equaled its best Horizon League start in school history (1990-91). Tori Boyd had 13 points, nine rebounds and four steals to pace the Flames (9-8, 2-5), who have dropped four of five. Scott Vandermeer totaled 11 points and 10 boards, while Robo Kreps also scored 11 in the loss. |
