INDIANAPOLIS - Butler defeated the Franklin College Grizzlies, 114-26 on Wednesday evening at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Butler's final exhibition of the preseason. All 13 Bulldogs scored in the contest as Nevaeh Jackson led the way with 17 points. Butler will begin the regular season on Monday as Tennessee Tech visits Hinkle Fieldhouse. Tip is scheduled for 11 a.m. as Butler hosts its annual Kids Day Game.
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BULLDOG HIGHLIGHTS

• All 13 Bulldogs scored in the contest.
• Nevaeh Jackson led the squad with 17 points.
• Lili Krasovec scored 11 points and added five rebounds and five steals.
• Tamar Singer paced the offense with nine assists, six steals and six points.
• Judit Valero scored 12 points.
• Taya Ellis recorded a double-double with 11 points and 11 rebounds.
• Laniah Wills also had a double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds.

HOW IT HAPPENED

• Butler jumped out to an early 7-0 lead behind a 3-pointer from Nevaeh Jackson and buckets from Valero and Krasovec. Butler continued to dominate early as the Dawgs held a 20-3 lead at the first media timeout. Butler closed the quarter on a 12-0 run as BU held a 32-3 lead at the end of the first.
• The Bulldogs started the second quarter on a 9-1 run behind two 3-pointers from Valero. BU held a commanding 49-7 lead at the final media timeout of the half. After the timeout, Butler strung together an 8-0 run while forcing six Franklin turnovers. BU took the 55-7 lead into the break.
• The Dawgs picked up where they left off at the end of the second and opened the third frame on a 10-0 run fueled by five points from Nevaeh Jackson. Butler continued to dominate on both ends of the floor as Franklin's first points of the half came on free throws at the 5:53 mark. Butler continued to work the ball around as every Bulldog scored in the contest before the end of the third. BU held an 85-17 advantage at the end of the period.
• In the final quarter, all Bulldogs played, and BU continued to execute on both offense and defense. Franklin had a few moments in the quarter, but the Bulldogs were too strong. Butler cruised to the 114-26 victory at the final whistle.

 
​UP NEXT
Butler will open the 2026-27 regular season on Monday, Nov. 2 as the Dawgs host their annual Kids Day Game. Tip is scheduled for 11 a.m., and the game will be broadcast live on ESPN+. Butler fans can also listen live on the Butler Sports App or on the Butler Athletics MIXLR page.