BIG EAST Opener Sends Butler to DePaul

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The Butler women’s basketball team will play their first BIG EAST game on Saturday afternoon. The Bulldogs will take on the DePaul Blue Demons at 3 p.m. Eastern, 2 p.m. Central time at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois. The game will be streamed live on FloSports.com.
 
Game Day
Date: Saturday, December 21, 2024
Time: 3:00 PM ET I 2:00 PM CT
Location: Chicago, Ill. – Wintrust Arena
Live Stats: DePaulBlueDemons.com
Watch: FloSports.com – BEDN
 
Bulldog Bits
– Butler had a strong performance against Saint Francis, outscoring them 32-5 in the third quarter.
– Lily Carmody led the team in scoring, recording 18 points in the win.
– Carmody also set new career-highs in rebounds, assists, and steals.
– Lily Zeinstra had a standout performance in her first start of the season, scoring 17 points.
– Karsyn Norman contributed six assists and only one turnover in the last game.
– Kilyn McGuff leads the BIG EAST in double-doubles and ranks fourth in rebounds per game.
– Ari Wiggins has been shooting well from 3-point range, making 75% of her attempts.
– Butler leads the BIG EAST in bench points per game.
– Cristen Carter ranks fifth in the league in blocked shots.
– Jocelyn Land had a career-high six rebounds in the last game.
 
BIG EAST Standings
UConn 1-0, 10-1
Creighton 1-0, 9-2
St. John’s 0-0, 10-1
Marquette 0-0, 7-2
Butler 0-0, 10-3
Seton Hall 0-0, 8-3
Providence 0-0, 7-6
Villanova 0-0, 6-6
DePaul 0-0, 5-8
Georgetown 0-1, 6-5
Xavier 0-1, 4-6
 
Scouting DePaul                                                                                               
DePaul currently has a 5-8 record, with notable wins over Mercyhurst, Loyola, SIUE, UIC, and Southern. The Blue Demons have faced tough competition with four of their eight losses coming against nationally-ranked teams. DePaul is strong in offensive rebounding and free throw shooting.
 
All-Time Series                                                                                                   
DePaul holds a 25-2 all-time record against Butler. Each of Butler’s wins over DePaul has been at Wintrust Arena.
 
Last Game vs. DePaul                                                                                     
In the last meeting between Butler and DePaul, the Bulldogs secured a 73-70 victory. Five Bulldogs scored in double figures, and Butler shot well from the field and beyond the arc.
 
BIG EAST Openers                                                                                             
Butler has won only one BIG EAST opener since joining the conference.
 
10 Wins                                                                                                                 
This season marks the second time Butler has reached 10 non-conference wins before starting BIG EAST play.
 
18 3-Pointers                                                                                        
Butler set a program record by hitting 18 3-pointers in their last game.
 
NET Rankings                                                                                       
Butler moved up in the NET rankings and now sits at 72nd.
 
Makalusky Making Shots                                                                               
Riley Makalusky has been scoring consistently, recording double figures in eight of her last nine games.
 
Well Done Wiggins                                                                                           
Ari Wiggins has been a key player, contributing both offensively and defensively in recent games.
 
A Look at Last Week

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