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Butler football defeated in high scoring affair against Davidson 49-35

Butler cornerback Connor Reid coming off the field during a matchup against Drake University on Oct. 2. Photo by Grace Denckhoff.

BELLA RIGGIONE | SPORTS REPORTER | briggion@butler.edu

The Butler football team fell to Davidson 49-35 on Oct. 23 and move to 2-6 on the season.

Butler striked first with a 20-play, 66-yard drive to result in quarterback Bret Bushka finding receiver Yogi Flager for a 9-yard touchdown pass.

The Wildcats quickly responded 45 seconds later with running back Aris Hilliard breaking away for 59-yards to even the score 7-7.