Florida’s balance has been the difference early in this Elite Eight game against Butler. The Gators lead 14-11 after the eight-minute timeout, as Butler is struggling to get anyone going other than Shelvin Mack, who has nine points.
Elite Eight Score, Butler Vs. Florida: Gators Inch Ahead Early
Vernon Macklin continued his strong start by bowling over Khyle Marshall and hitting a jump shoot while drawing the foul to put Florida up 14-10. Mack responded by getting Scottie Wilbekin in the air on a three-point attempt and drawing the foul, even though Mack placed his elbow squarely in Wilbekin’s face. He only hit one of three free throws, though, and the score remained 14-11.
Chandler Parsons struggled early, missing a point-blank layup early, then airballing a five-foot hook shot in the post. But he eventually got on the board on an offensive rebound, nailing a three-pointer from the top of the key after Macklin kicked it out to him.
Butler got points from someone other than Mack when Khyle Marshall cut baseline and nailed a reverse layup while drawing the foul. However, nobody else on the team has scored yet. Matt Howard has only attempted one shot in the entire game.
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