INDIANAPOLIS – The Leathernecks hit 16 3-pointers against the Bulldogs on Saturday afternoon to collect a 73-46 victory. BU shot 27 percent from the field and 17 percent from long range to move to 0-2 on the year. With the win, Western Illinois improves to 1-1.
 
How It Happened
Western Illinois outscored Butler 20-9 in the first quarter and would never look back to record their first win of the season. Elizabeth Lutz scored 13 points, dished out a team-high seven assists, and pulled down five rebounds to lead the Leathernecks to victory. Teammate Danni Nichols led all players with 16 points and two WIU student-athletes would come off the bench to net 12 points.
 
Butler was led by Emilia Sexton and her 10-point outing. Trinity White came off the bench to add eight.
 
Alex Richard followed up her 20-point outing against #8 Indiana with seven points, five rebounds and a team-best four steals. Zoe Jackson was also an impact player with seven points, three boards and four assists.
 
Inside the Box Score
- Western Illinois handed out 19 assists on 26 made field goals.
- The Leathernecks made more 3-pointers than 2-pointers on Saturday
- Emilia Sexton led BU from 3-point land (2-5)
- Tenley Dowell led BU with eight rebounds
 
Up Next
Butler will host Ball State on Tuesday, Nov. 16. Tip is set for 7 PM.