INDIANAPOLIS, Ind.- The Butler women's lacrosse team fell to Lindenwood 17-12 on Wednesday afternoon.
 
Lindenwood came out firing with three goals in the first six minutes. Elise Latham, would respond with a goal with six minutes to go in the first. Lindenwood would then respond with four more goals in the quarter. Emily Eckert closed out the quarter with the second goal for the Dawgs. 
 
Lindenwood outscored Butler 5-1 in the second quarter. Sarah Gastineau recorded a goal as the lonesome Bulldog second quarter goal. 
 
After the half, Lindenwood would score one quick goal then two more in the final five minutes of the quarter. The Bulldogs would score only two goals to fall down by ten going into the fourth. The two goals were recorded to Maggie Lewis and Katie Smyka. 
 
The Dawgs came out firing in the fourth quarter. They would score five goals in the first six minutes. Smyka recorded two, Riley Ryan recorded three more, and Genna Sulek would get on the board as well. Lindenwood responded with two goals. Latham and Grace Churchwell would record goals in the final minutes, but it would not be enough for the Bulldogs as they fell 17-12 to the Lions. 
 
Notable Stats:

• Kerrin McGovern recorded seven draw controls. 
• Olivia DiCarlo recorded six draw controls. 

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