DETROIT, Mich. — The Butler women's lacrosse team kicked off their 2026 campaign against Detroit Mercy. The Dawgs overpowered the Titans taking the match 17-13. 
 
Elise Latham recorded a career-high six goals, tying her career best in free position goals with four. This makes Latham tied for second in Butler's record book for goals in a single game.
 
Butler flew out to an early 5-2 lead in the first quarter after Grace Churchwell recorded three goals. Both teams scored five goals in the second quarter making it 10-7 at the half. Latham, Addison Haines, Sarah Gastineau, and Madeline Gregston recorded second half goals to secure the victory for the Bulldogs.
 
Notable Stats:

• Sophomore Madeline Gregston records her first career goal
• Sophomore Addison Haines recorded a career-high three goals
• Freshman Sarah Gastineau recorded two goals 
• Freshman Kerrin McGovern collected three draw controls

 
Butler will complete their trip up north with a match at Eastern Michigan's Indoor Practice Facility against Eastern Michigan on Sunday beginning at 1 PM.