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COL BKB: Butler 72, Wis.-Green Bay 49

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Published: Dec. 31, 2009 at 9:42 PM

INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 31 (UPI) -- Shelvin Mack scored 14 points Thursday and No. 23 Butler broke the game open early in the second half en route to a 72-49 win over Wisconsin-Green Bay.

The Bulldogs owned an eight-point lead at intermission, and then went on a 12-3 run to begin the second period.

Gordon Hayward added 13 for the Bulldogs and Willie Veasley had 10. Butler won for the third time in four games and improved to 9-4 for the season. The Bulldogs are unbeaten in two Horizon League games.

Green Bay was limited to 35 percent shooting from the floor and was outrebounded 39-22. Rian Pearson led the Phoenix with 11 points.

Wisconsin-Green Bay is 10-5 for the year and 3-1 in conference action.

Topics: Gordon Hayward, Shelvin Mack, Willie Veasley
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