Box Score INDIANAPOLIS – Butler scored on their final possession to take a two-point lead and the Bulldogs would end the game with a stop to record their ninth overall win of the season. The 58-56 victory over visiting Georgetown is Butler's second-straight win and fourth conference victory of the season.
 
How It Happened
Rachel McLimore drove past a Hoya defender and scored a layup while being fouled with just 17 seconds left. McLimore went to the line and added a free throw to give the 'Dawgs a two-point lead and the Butler defense would get a stop on the other end to secure the win. McLimore scored a game-high 21 points on 6-of-10 shooting. She made three 3-pointers and was perfect from the charity stripe (6-6).
 
The Hoyas trailed Butler by seven heading into the fourth quarter, but their full court press and overall ball pressure would tighten the game up over the final 10 minutes. Georgetown used an 11-0 scoring run in the fourth to take a 49-47 lead. Butler countered with 3-point field goals from McLimore and Jordan Meulemans to regain the lead and the Bulldogs would hold off the late Hoya charge to come out on top.
 
Postgame Parkinson Quotes
"It was a great job by our team tonight to find a way to pull out a win at home. Georgetown did a great job with their ball pressure and when we were careless, they turned that into points. At the end of the game, our kids challenged a shot and got a stop so that is really encouraging. I'm proud of how Rachel played. Her 21 points were awesome, but the six assists were also huge. Overall, I'm proud of our kids."
 
Stat of the Game
Butler went 13-for-16 from the free throw line and outrebounded Georgetown 30-22
 
Inside the Box Score
- Butler led Georgetown for 31 minutes
- Jessica Carrothers pulled down a career-high nine rebounds
- Georgetown started the game just 2-for-10 from the field
- Butler went scoreless over the final four minutes of the first quarter
- Butler used an 8-0 scoring run in the second quarter to win that stretch 21-11
- McLimore had 15 first half points
- Georgetown outscored Butler in the third and fourth quarter
- The Hoyas caused 23 Butler turnovers
- GU scored 38 points off BU miscues
- Sydney Jaynes and Anna Mortag each added eight points vs. GU
- Butler shot 40 percent from 3-point range (9-22)
 
Up Next
Butler will stay in Indianapolis to host Xavier next week on Tuesday night. The 7 PM contest will serve as the annual "Pink Out" game for the Bulldogs. Fans not able to attend can stream the action live on FloSports.com.