Tenth-seeded Butler wins back-and-forth game over seven-seeded Xavier in first round of BIG EAST Tournament
MILWAUKEE— Michelle Weaver’s elbow jumper with seven seconds to go proved the difference for Butler in a tightly contested 68-66 win over Xavier featuring 12 lead changes and eight ties.
All-BIG EAST Second Team honoree Tori Schickel poured in 28 points, 17 of which came in the second half, and grabbed 14 rebounds to go with six blocks in the upset victory. Weaver was the only other Bulldog in double-figures, notching 15 points.
This win gives the Bulldogs the 2-1 season series advantage over the Musketeers and improves their BIG EAST Tournament record to 2-3.