Tigers outlast Rich Hill in Butler Tournament Action, 57-33

Nevada junior Sean Simmons (10) takes the ball strong to the basket in Thursday night action in the Butler Tournament

Photo credit:  Kevin McKinley

The 6-1 Nevada Tigers varsity squad continued play in the annual Butler Basketball Tournament against Rich Hill Thursday night. Nevada is coming off a 62-33 victory over the University Academy Gryphons.  Rich Hill triumphed over the Adrian Blackhawks, 54-49, to move to 8-0 on the young season. Nevada came into the contest averaging 52 points per game while giving up 46 points on defense.  The Rich Hill Tigers are averaging 67 points per game on offense while giving up 37points on defense.

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