WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. (Interstat) — Butler built a first-half lead and held off a second-half surge from South Carolina to win 79-72 in a men’s NCAA basketball game Friday at Greenbrier Resort. The Bulldogs led 38-31 at halftime and maintained their advantage despite both teams scoring 41 points after the break.

Finley Bizjack led Butler with 18 points, while Michael Ajayi recorded a double-double with 15 points and 14 rebounds. Meechie Johnson scored a game-high 24 points for the Gamecocks in the losing effort. Both teams are now 4-1 on the season.