Dyett was the 54-50 winner over Butler when they last played one another back in March of 2025, but their luck changed this time around. The Eagles were dealt a 68-38 loss at the hands of the Lynx on Saturday. While losing is never fun, the Eagles can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois basketball rankings (they are ranked 434th, while the Lynx are ranked 107th).
Dyett's defeat came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Shadell Holbrook, who posted seven points. Another player making a difference was Jerremiah Jackson, who earned ten points.
Jayce Trigg produced another solid effort putting up 25 points for Butler. That's the most points Trigg has posted since back in November of 2025. The team also got some help courtesy of Julius Hamlin Jr, who had 15 points.
Dyett has been struggling recently as they've lost 11 of their last 14 games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-16 record this season. As for Butler, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 14-4.
Dyett didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 68-36 loss against Phillips on the 13th. As for Butler, they have also already played their next contest, a 65-39 win against UIC College Prep on the 12th.
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