BIG EAST Release

Two members of the Butler women's lacrosse team received BIG EAST weekly honors announced by the conference on Monday afternoon. Senior Midfielder, Leah Rubino was named BIG EAST Midfielder of the Week and Emily Eckert was named BIG EAST Freshman of the Week.

Rubino led the Bulldogs to a 13-12 victory over Central Michigan on Friday. Rubino tied both Butler's single-game record and her own career-high with seven goals in the contest for the Bulldogs. Rubino's seventh and final goal of the contest came with 2:45 remaining on the clock and proved to be the game-winner as it broke a 12-12 tie. Rubino led the Bulldogs with 14 shots, four ground balls, and three caused turnovers. 

She last scored seven goals during the 2023 season when the Bulldogs took on Eastern Michigan (3/26/2023). The Potomac, Md., native is a well decorated athlete in the Butler uniform, receiving Preseason All-BIG EAST Team (2024) and All-BIG EAST First Team (2023) honors. Rubino has received this honor from the BIG EAST twice in her career at Butler (3/13/23, 3/7/22).

Freshman midfielder Emily Eckert made a huge impact for Butler in Friday's victory against Central Michigan. In Eckert's Butler debut, she recorded two goals and two assists to help the Bulldogs to their 13-12 win. This is Eckert's first collegiate accolade with the Bulldogs. 

The Bulldogs will travel to Notre Dame to take on Coach Zentgraf's alma mater. The first draw is set for 1 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 18 in South Bend, Ind.