NCAA Game Summary - Detroit at Butler

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Indianapolis, IN (Sports Network) - Ray McCallum posted a game-high 20 points to lead the Detroit Titans to a 65-61 verdict over the Butler Bulldogs in a Horizon League clash at Hinkle Fieldhouse.

Eli Holman added 13 points and grabbed seven rebounds off the bench in the win for Detroit (13-12, 7-6 HL), while Chase Simon netted 11 points.

Andrew Smith scored 18 points to go with eight boards, leading the way for Butler (13-12, 7-6 HL), while Roosevelt Jones finished with a double-double of 16 points and 12 rebounds. Erik Fromm got into the mix as well, tallying 10 points while Ronald Nored handed out a game-high nine assists in the losing effort.

The Bulldogs were stifled to the tune of a miserable 26.1 percent shooting from the field during the opening frame, helping Detroit to a slight 28-27 halftime edge.

The Titans then hit 48.0 percent of their attempts from the floor over the final 20 minutes to earn a four-point win.

The Bulldogs shot at a meager 35.3 percent clip during the contest and were guilty of a game-high 18 giveaways.

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