INDIANAPOLIS — In a dominating performance on Friday night, Butler University secured a decisive victory over Merrimack College, winning 78-39. Pierre Brooks was the standout player for the Bulldogs, contributing significantly with 23 points and 12 rebounds. This win improved Butler’s record to 4-1 for the season.

Joining Brooks in the scoring was Andre Screen, who made 12 points with an impressive shooting performance, hitting 5 of 6 attempts from the field, along with grabbing nine rebounds. Patrick McCaffery also added to the scoreboard, finishing with 11 points, which included a 3-of-8 shooting from the field and a 2-of-5 mark from beyond the arc. He also had a solid performance at the free-throw line, converting 3 of his 4 attempts.

On the opposing side, Adam Clark led the Merrimack Warriors, who now hold a record of 1-4, with a modest eight points and four assists. The game was relatively close at halftime, with Butler leading by a score of 37-31, driven largely by Brooks, who accounted for 15 of those points.

However, the Bulldogs opened up the game in the second half, where they went on an explosive 28-2 scoring run, significantly extending their lead to 65-33. In this dominant half, Brooks continued to perform, adding eight points to his tally. The solid teamwork and effective play on both ends of the court ensured Butler’s comfortable victory over Merrimack.