The Butler Bulldogs made a statement on Saturday night, defeating the Boise State Broncos 70-56 behind a stellar performance from guard Kamar Brooks.
Brooks led the way for the Bulldogs, scoring 25 points on 10-of-15 shooting. He also added four rebounds and three assists in the victory. His performance was crucial for Butler, as the Bulldogs were able to pull away in the second half and secure the win.
The Bulldogs were able to keep the Broncos at bay throughout the game, thanks in large part to their defense. Butler held Boise State to just 37 percent shooting from the field and forced 17 turnovers. The Bulldogs also outrebounded the Broncos 38-29.
The Bulldogs also received strong performances from forward Bryce Nze and guard Sean McDermott. Nze scored 14 points and grabbed nine rebounds, while McDermott chipped in 11 points and four rebounds.
The win was a big one for Butler, as it improved their record to 11-3 on the season. The Bulldogs have now won five of their last six games and are looking like a team that could make some noise in the NCAA Tournament.
For Boise State, the loss was a tough one, as they had won their previous three games. The Broncos were led by guard Justinian Jessup, who scored 14 points in the loss.
Overall, it was a great performance from Butler, as they were able to take care of business against a tough Boise State team. Kamar Brooks was the star of the night, but he was supported by strong performances from Nze and McDermott. The Bulldogs will look to keep their momentum going in their next game against Xavier on Wednesday.
