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INDIANAPOLIS – Butler and Eastern Kentucky will meet for the first time on the hardwood on Sunday evening at 6 PM. In honor of National Hunger and Homeless Awareness Week, Butler will be collecting canned food to donate to Gleaners Food Bank. Fans who bring in canned food item will receive $2 off the purchase of one adult ticket.
 
Bulldog Talk
- Kristen Spolyar set new career-high totals vs. Detroit with 37 points and 13 rebounds.
- 37 points is the most by a BIG EAST player since the 2014-15 season.
- Spolyar leads the league in points and ranks fourth in rebounds.
- Butler ranks second in the BIG EAST in scoring offense (78.0).
- The Bulldogs lead the BIG EAST in steals per game (16.0).
- Genesis Parker ranks third in the conference in steals per game (3.5).
- Shae Brey ranks second in the BIG EAST in blocks per game (2.5).
- Butler is 2-0 for the third-straight season
- Butler outscored Detroit Mercy 28-12 in the second quarter.
- Butler is 12-14 all-time vs. teams in the OVC.
- BU is 4-0 vs. OVC teams under Kurt Godlevske.
- Oumou Toure set new career-high totals with 11 points, eight rebounds and four steals vs. Detroit.
- Spolyar and Emilia Sexton combined for seven 3-point field goals vs. Detroit.
 
Scouting Eastern Kentucky                                                                  
The Colonels are 2-0 at the start of the season with wins over Northern Kentucky (69-62) and Memphis (63-60). Eight different student-athletes average at least five points per game for first-year head coach Samantha Williams. Two different starting lineups have been used this season, but expect Bria Bass, I'Liyah Green and De'ayra Davis to be impact players for EKU. Bass leads the club in scoring with 22 points over two games. Green is a double-double threat inside that averages 8.5 points and a team-best 9.5 rebounds. Davis is the third member of the trio to start in each game this season. She leads the team in free throw attempts and is currently averaging 7.5 points per contest. Eastern Kentucky recently outscored Memphis 30-22 in the fourth quarter to collect a three-point win on the road. Bass led the team to victory with 13 points and eight rebounds.
 
Career-Night for Spolyar                                                                                    
Kristen Spolyar's 37 points vs. Detroit Mercy on Nov. 13 was one of the greatest scoring performances in Butler women's basketball history. Spolyar is just the third player to score 37 points at BU joining Sarah Bolten ('01) and Elza Purvlicis ('84).
 
Tenley Tears ACL                                                                                                  
Butler freshman Tenley Dowell tore her ACL in practice and will miss the rest of the 2019-20 season. Dowell scored 12 points, pulled down eight rebounds and led the team with six steals in her BU debut.
 
Future Bulldogs                                                                                      
Butler had two student-athletes sign National Letters of Intent on Nov. 13. Nyamer Diew (Sioux City, Iowa / Sioux City East) and Abigail Stoddard (Crown Point, Ind. / Crown Point) will each continue their basketball careers at Butler University. Each player is a 6-1 wing.
 
Driven by Defense                                                                                               
Butler is only allowing 59 points per game over the first two contests of the season. They lead the BIG EAST in steals per game (16.0) and are limiting foes to just 29 percent shooting from behind the arc.
 
Start Fast                                                                                                               
Butler is outscoring their opponent 82-45 in the first half this season. BU dominated the first quarter vs. Wagner 27-9. The second quarter vs. Detroit broke the game open with BU winning the frame 28-12.
 
Finish Strong                                                                                           
Butler ended the second quarter on a 12-1 scoring run (3:02) vs. Detroit to open up a 17-point lead. They finished the game on a 15-2 scoring run (3:45).
 
Turn Them Over                                                                                                   
Butler forced 30 turnovers in the exhibition win over UIndy, 29 in the season opener vs. Wagner and 23 on Wednesday night vs. Detroit.
 
High Five                                                                                                                
Genesis Parker, Emilia Sexton, Naira Caceres, Shae Brey and Kristen Spolyar only shared the court for one minute on Wednesday night, but during that stretch Butler outscored Detroit Mercy 8-0.
 
Up Next                                                                                                                  
Butler will return to action on Wednesday, Nov. 20 when they host IUPUI at 7 PM. The Bulldogs lead the all-time series over the Jags 16-7. The last meeting was played in 2012-13 with Butler winning 67-58 at IUPUI.