INDIANAPOLIS, Ind.- The Butler women's lacrosse team fell to Central Michigan 13-9 on Sunday afternoon.
 
The Dawgs would score first with a goal by Madeline Gregston one minute into the contest. Central Michigan would go on to score three over the next four minutes. Sarah Gastineau would add a goal for the Bulldogs, but the Chippewas would score again to end the first quarter with a score of 4-2. 
 
Central Michigan outscored Butler 5-3 in the second quarter. Riley Ryan would record two goals in the quarter and Grace Churchwell would add the final goal in the second quarter for the Dawgs. The score was 9-5 going into half.
 
After the half, the Bulldogs would score first with a man up goal by Elise Latham. The Chippewas would go on to score two more to make it 11-6 after three. 
 
The Dawgs would outscore Central Michigan in the fourth 3-2. Elle Tomalia would record her first career goal in the Bulldog uniform. Ryan and Churchwell would each add one goal to the final quarter. Two Chippewa goals would end the game with a final score of 13-9. 
 
Notable Stats:

• Kerrin McGovern recorded four draw controls. 
• Olivia DiCarlo, Katie Smyka, Chloe Hall, and Elizabeth Badke would each record two ground balls. 

Up Next
The Bulldogs are back on the road as they face Gardner-Webb on Wednesday, March 11 at 1 p.m.