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Musketeers Top Butler, 57-54, on Senior Day

CINCINNATI – Xavier women's basketball picked up a 57-54 win over Butler on Sunday afternoon at Cintas Center. The contest served as 'Senior Day' for Anniina Äijänen and Jada Byrd.

The Musketeers ended regular-season play with a 10-19 (3-15 BIG EAST) record, while the Bulldogs moved to 14-16 (6-12 BIG EAST). Xavier swept the season series with Butler.

• The game featured five ties and 10 lead changes with neither team leading by double figures during the contest.

• Butler hit 54.5 percent (6-for-11) of it shot attempts in the opening quarter, but the Musketeers scored seven points off of turnovers to tie the game at 16 after 10 minutes of action.