INDIANAPOLIS – Vanderbilt ended Thursday night's game on a 12-2 run to hand Butler their first home loss of the season by the final score of 51-39. The Bulldogs trailed the Commodores by two at the final media timeout (39-37) but were hit with the loss to move their overall record to 6-3. The win improves Vanderbilt to 9-1.
 
Vanderbilt scored 42 of their 51 points in the paint and dominated the rebound battle 41-31. The Commodore defense caused 24 Butler turnovers resulting in 19 points. 21 of Vanderbilt's 41 rebounds came on the offensive glass allowing the visitors to score 15 second chance points.
 
Each team made three shots in the opening quarter and the 'Dawgs would lead the 'Dores by one after 10 minutes. A 9-0 Vandy scoring run was the difference in the second quarter. Vanderbilt abandoned shooting from the outside and started to attack the basket to win that stretch 14-4.
 
BU trailed 20-11 at the half but scored 18 points in the third quarter to get the game within six heading to the fourth. Caroline Strande put the fans on their feet at Hinkle with a wing 3-pointer that made the game 39-37 with less than five to play. The Commodores responded with a 6-0 run over the next two minutes to swing the momentum and would exit Hinkle Fieldhouse with a 51-39 victory.
 
Inside the Box Score
- Caroline Strande led BU with 12 points and added six rebounds
- Jordan Meulemans added 11 points for Butler
- Karsyn Norman came off the bench to score five points and grab four rebounds
- Rachel Kent led the Bulldogs with four assists
- Ari Wiggins was in the box score with four steals
- Sydney Jaynes posted six points, eight rebounds and had a block
- Vanderbilt played at Hinkle Fieldhouse for the first time ever tonight
- Butler took their first loss at home this season
- Jordyn Cambridge led VU with 12 points and eight rebounds
- Madison Greene came off the bench to add 10
 
Up Next
Butler will host Chicago State on Sunday at 2 PM. The contest will stream on FloHoops.com.