US EditionCollege Basketball: Lewis leads Villanova to gritty win over Butler
Acaden Lewis scored 20 points as Villanova built a 14-point halftime lead and maintained control to finish 82-73 over Butler in Big East action.
- On Wednesday, Villanova beat Butler 82-73 in Villanova, Pa., improving to 22-6.
- Villanova took the lead with 13:21 remaining in the first half and did not trail again, according to the AP.
- Acaden Lewis scored 20 and shot 8 of 14 for Villanova, while Devin Askew hit four 3-pointers and finished with 16 points, and Michael Ajayi led Butler with 17 points and nine rebounds.
- Butler halved the deficit with a 7-0 run to start the second half and briefly got within a point on a Jamie Kaiser three throw, but never got closer than six the rest of the way.
- Bryce Lindsay added 19 points, shooting 6 of 14 and going 5 for 5 from the line, while Finley Bizjack scored 12.
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College Basketball: Lewis leads Villanova to gritty win over Butler
Staff and Wire Reports RADNOR — Acaden Lewis scored 20 points as Villanova beat Butler, 82-73, Wednesday night. Lewis shot 8 of 14 from the field, including 2 for 8 from 3-point range, for the Wildcats (22-6, 13-4 Big East). Bryce Lindsay added 19 points. Devin Askew hit four 3-pointers and finished with 16 points. Duke Brennan paired eight points with 10 rebounds and five assists. Michael Ajayi led the Bulldogs (15-14, 6-12) with 17 points and …
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