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Saint Louis took a 2-0 decision Monday afternoon over the Bulldogs in a match played indoors at the Grand Park facility in Westfield, Ind.
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The Billikens got goals in the 32
nd and 46
th minutes, and then held off a second-half charge from the Bulldogs to take the win.
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With the result, Saint Louis improves to 3-1 on the season, while Butler falls to 0-3.
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In the 32
nd minute, Sam Rowan served up a free kick from 30 yards out. His service toward the left post landed on the foot of a streaking Mujeeb Murana, who was able to find the net.
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SLU's second goal came from Simon Becher, who took a loose ball in the box to the right of the frame and was able to get a low-lining shot past the Butler defense.
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Butler had 10 shots in the second half, but Saint Louis was able to turn away all of the Bulldogs' changes. Butler held a 16-10 advantage in shots on the afternoon.
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Patrick Schulte made four saves in the shutout.
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Up next for the Bulldogs is a home match Saturday against Notre Dame.
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