Butler holds off Missouri State for season-opening victory
Butler survived a scare thanks to 29 points and a late 3-point shot by Jahmyl Telfort, defeating Missouri State 72-65 on Monday night in Indianapolis. Telfort scored 13 of those points in the second half, including eight straight points for the Bulldogs (1-0). He made a 3-pointer for a 68-62 lead with 2:56 remaining, and sank two free throws for the game’s final points with 12 seconds left. Iowa transfer Patrick McCaffery was one of three Butler players…..