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Butler women’s basketball improves to 8-4 in conference with home win over Xavier

Kristen Spolyar goes up for a shot during a game this season. Spolyar posted a team-high 18 points against Xavier on Feb. 8. Jimmy Lafakis/Collegian file photo.

DREW FAVAKEH | STAFF REPORTER | dfavakeh@butler.edu

The Butler women’s basketball team defeated Xavier 63-38 at home on Feb. 8, winning every quarter along the way. Butler moved to 18-5 overall and 8-4 in Big East play, while Xavier is now 11-12 and 2-10.

The Bulldogs excelled at drawing fouls and finishing their attempts, shooting 10-of-13 on free throws. The opposite was true for the Musketeers, who took only two free throws in the game, making one.