The Bulldogs huddle up before the Marquette game. Butler’s losing streak extended to six games with the loss. Photo courtesy of Jimmy Lafakis.
The Butler University women’s basketball team dropped its sixth consecutive game in a 78-59 home loss to Marquette University on Feb. 11. The Bulldogs fell to 13-14 on the season and 5-10 in conference play with the loss.
After nearly defeating Marquette in the two teams’ previous matchup, Butler got off to a strong start, leading the Golden Eagles 12-4 midway through the first quarter. Marquette was quickly able to get things going offensively, though, bringing Butler’s lead to two points at the end of the first quarter and outscoring the Bulldogs 19-8 in the second quarter to take a nine-point lead into halftime.