INDIANAPOLIS – Butler picked up a 73-41 win on Sunday night against Eastern Kentucky. BU is now 3-0 at the start of the 2019 season.
 
How It Happened
Butler never trailed against Eastern Kentucky inside Hinkle Fieldhouse in the first-ever meeting between the two programs. The 'Dawgs won the first quarter 14-2 and would enjoy a 33-9 advantage at the half. Defense dictated the outcome with Butler limiting EKU to just three made field goals over the opening 20 minutes of action. Butler shot 37 percent in the opening half and were led in the scoring column by Naira Caceres.
 
Caceres had 10 at the half and 14 in the game. She knocked down her first three 3-point field goal attempts and also chipped in with eight rebounds. Butler shot 66.7 percent as a team in the third quarter to net 24 points. They floated to the finish line by winning the fourth quarter 16-13.
 
Inside the Box Score
- Kristen Spolyar led all players with 19 points.
- Spolyar hit eight of her 12 field goal attempts.
- Oumou Toure was great off the bench with nine points, nine rebounds and a team-high four blocks.
- Shay Brey led Butler with six assists.
- Butler shot 53.8 percent from 3-point land, hitting seven of their 13 attempts.
- Emilia Sexton hit two 3-point field goals for Butler.
- Genesis Parker gave BU three student-athletes in double figures by adding 10 points.

Stat of the Game
Butler caused 27 turnovers which resulted in 22 points. Seven different players recorded at least two steals in the win. BU ended the contest with 17 total.
 
What's Next
Butler will host IUPUI on Wednesday, Nov. 20. Tip is set for 7 PM.