The Butler women's lacrosse team fell 15-8 to Eastern Michigan this afternoon in Ypsilanti, Mich. The Bulldogs now obtain a 1-7 record for the 2024 season, while the Eagles improve to 3-3. 
 
The Eagles dominated in the first half of the match, not allowing a Butler goal until late in the second quarter. Kayla Kielbasa scored an unassisted goal at the 0:34 mark to help the Bulldogs round out the first half, 9-1. The Bulldog's late surge gave them the momentum to start off the third quarter scoring four straight goals and not allowing any Eastern Michigan goals. Senior Midfielder Leah Rubino scored back to back goals within the first four minutes of the second half. From then on then on the Bulldogs and Eagles were in a neck and neck fight. Due to the Eagles strength in the first half, the Bulldogs were unable to make a comeback. 
 
Notable Stats: 

• Leah Rubino recorded three goals on four shots, three draw controls, and one ground ball. 
• Midfielder Elise Latham netted one goal in the Bulldog's third quarter surge. 
• Midfielder Kate Kaptrosky scored two goals in the match on three shots. 
• Attack Delaney Hudson recorded one goal on two shots and two ground balls. 
• Midfielder Kayla Kielbasa scored one goal on four shots and accounted for two assists.
• Goalie Caroline Smith accounted for nine saves and three ground balls. 
• Peyton Moroney and Caroline Ross each recorded three ground balls. 

 
The Butler women's lacrosse program will take on their first BIG EAST matchup of the season on Saturday, March 23. This Bulldogs will travel to Cincinnati, Ohio to take on Xavier. The first draw is set for 11 a.m.