Kristen Spolyar goes up for a shot against Lipscomb. Spolyar tied for the team lead with 12 points. Collegian file photo.
CHRIS BROWN | STAFF REPORTER | cbbrown@butler.edu
A big first quarter powered the Butler University women’s basketball team to a 56-45 road victory over Illinois State University on Dec. 3.
The Bulldogs dominated from the outset, limiting the Cardinals to just five points in the first quarter while scoring 17. The Butler defense would continue to shut down Illinois State in the second and third quarters, limiting the Cardinals to 11 and 12 points, respectively, en route to the victory.