Grizzlies struggle in 40-point road loss at Independence
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
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29 | 28 | 57 |
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48 | 49 | 97 |
Team Stats
Independence
| Game Statistics | Butler | Independence |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (18-56) | (36-74) |
| Field Goal % | 32.1% | 48.6% |
| Rebounds | 34 | 46 |
| Assists | 7 | 25 |
| Turnovers | 12 | 9 |
INDEPENDENCE, Kan. – The Butler men suffered a 97-57 road loss Saturday night at Independence, which snapped a three-game winning streak.
Butler (14-5 overall, 7-3 conference) fell behind 48-29 at halftime, as Independence shot 51.5 percent (17-of-33) from the field and 45.8 percent (11-of-24) behind the arc in the opening half.
The Grizzlies' woes continued in the second half, where they quickly fell behind 69-36 at the 13:36 mark. An 11-0 run pulled Butler back within 69-47 at the second half media timeout, but the 22-point margin would be as close as the Grizzlies would get.
Independence ended the game outscoring Butler 28-10 enroute to the victory. The 40-point loss is Butler's worst defeat since a 95-46 road loss on Nov. 3, 2010 at Independence.
Grehlon Easter led the Grizzlies with 14 points, while Juwan White added 11 in the loss. Butler shot just 32.1 percent (18-of-56) from the field, while Independence connected on 49.3 percent (36-of-73).
Butler travels to Garden City on Monday for a 7:00 p.m. contest, which is a makeup date from Jan. 11.