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*BIG EAST Freshman of the Week (2/12/24)

2025 season (as a sophomore): Saw action in six games starting in one…contributed two assists both coming against Youngstown State (2/28)…secured five draw controls and a pair of ground balls.

2024 season (as a freshman): Appeared in seven games, starting two...in her first collegiate appearance (vs. Central Michigan, 2/9) dished out two assists and scored two goals, as all three of her shots were on goal...named BIG EAST Freshman of the Week (2/12)...scored a goal, with three shots, all on goal, at Ohio State (3/2)...picked up 4 ground balls and caused 2 turnovers.

PRIOR TO BUTLER: four-year varsity starter and letterwinner at Indian Hill...was a two-year captain...team was undefeated in Cincinnati Hills League and reached the state final four in 2023...career totals include 99 goals, 77 assists, and 234 draw controls, and her 24 draw controls in a single game remains a school record...postseason awards for 2023 include: USA Lacrosse All-America, All-Ohio First Team, All-Region First Team, Indian Hill Varsity Offensive MVP, and Indian Hill Outstanding Female Athlete...2021 Under Armour All-America Highlight team...2021 Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky Spring All-Star Second Team...2022 All-Region Second Team...also played tennis, field hockey, and basketball...12x Scholar Athlete...6x Brave Award (team spirit)...2021 Visual Arts Award...club team: Major Force Lacrosse

Why Eckert chose Butler: “The atmosphere! Campus feels like home, Hinkle is electric, the people are kind, staff is personal, size is perfect, two hours from home, so far but not too far!”

Personal: Daughter of Sarah and Ryan Eckert...has two siblings, Lauren and Meredith