The Butler women's lacrosse team dropped game two of the weekend to Villanova, 10-15.  The Wildcats came away with the weekend sweep, moving to .500 in BIG EAST play and 5-7 overall.

Butler is now 0-7 on the season and will set sights on a mid-week win, hosting Denison on Wednesday.

How It Happened:
Villanova opened the game on a 6-2 scoring run. Butler was able to cut the lead with two goals to close out the first period, 6-4.

The Bulldogs came out of the locker room with two quick scores to tie the game at 6-6 and again at 7-7. The Wildcats then went on a 5-0 run that Butler was not able to answer.

Kayla Kielbasa helped lead the offense, taking a team high five shots, scoring once and adding an assist. Freshman Leah Rubino continued her standout defense for the Dawgs, causing four turnovers.

Notable Bulldog Stats

• Kielbasa, Mary Heitkemper, and Madeline Hooks all got their first start of the season
• Nine different Bulldogs scored in the loss
• Lindsey Schrieber lead the team with two goals
• KK Callaghan tabbed a goal and two assists for the Bulldogs
• Amanda Rumsey led Butler with five ground balls.
• Ella Bolin, Layla Tattersfield and Hooks each scored their first goals of the year

Up Next
Butler will host Denison on Wednesday April 14 in the last non-conference match-up of the season. The Bulldogs and Big Red will face off at Varsity Field at 4 p.m.
Butler will then have a quick turn around, heading out for the final road series of year at Georgetown, with game one set for Friday, April 16.