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WLAX vs. Vandy
16
Winner Butler BU 2-7, 1-0 BIG EAST
10
Xavier XAVIER 3-6, 0-1 BIG EAST
Winner
Butler BU
2-7, 1-0 BIG EAST
16
Final
10
Xavier XAVIER
3-6, 0-1 BIG EAST
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 F
Butler BU 9 2 1 4 16
Xavier XAVIER 1 4 2 3 10

Game Recap: Women's Lacrosse | | Nina Mazzotti

@ButlerWLacrosse Beats Xavier in BIG EAST Matchup

The Butler women's lacrosse team defeated BIG EAST member Xavier today in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bulldogs improve to 2-7 overall and 1-0 in BIG EAST games for the 2024 season, while the Musketeers fall to 3-6 overall and 0-1 in conference play. 
 
The Bulldogs dominated in the first half quarter, scoring nine goals and only allow one Xavier goal. Senior midfielder Leah Rubino opened up the match with an unassisted goal at the 13:29 mark to set the tone for the match. Teammates Patricia Lynn, Kayla Kielbasa, Delaney Hudson, Elise Latham, and Ava Clemson all played a crucial role in the first quarter surge each scoring a goal. Sophomore attack Luci Selander also contributed two goals in the first quarter.
 
The Musketeers started to find their rhythm throughout the second quarter, scoring four goals and only allowing two Butler goals. Hudson and Kate Kaptrosky each netted a goal in the second quarter to help the Bulldogs to a 11-5 lead at the half. 
 
While the Musketeers continued to fight against the Bulldogs, the strength of Butler's defense only allowed for five goals in the second half. Selander added two goals in the second half alone; she was the leading scorer for the Bulldogs with four goals. Rubino contributed another goal in the fourth quarter, assisted by Hudson, whom leads the program in assists. Latham and Kaptrosky each netted in a goal to help secure the Bulldog's win. Goalie Caroline Smith recorded 16 saves in the team's victory. 
 
Noteable Stats:
  • The Bulldogs topped the Musketeets 18-12 in draw controls and 15-9 in saves. 
  • Delaney Hudson accounted for four points; consisting of two goals and two assists. 
  • Leah Rubino filled the box score with three goals on six shots, five ground balls, and five draw controls. 
  • Kate Kaptrosky contributed two goals on seven shots, one assist, and five draw controls. 
  • Patricia Lynn accounted for two draw controls, two ground balls, and one goal.  
 
The Bulldogs will be back at home on Saturday, March 30 to take on Villanova in Indianapolis, Ind. The first draw is set for 12 p.m. 
 
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