INDIANAPOLIS (Interstat) — Georgetown built an early lead and cruised to a 63-46 victory over Butler in a Big East women’s basketball game Wednesday night at Hinkle Fieldhouse.

The Hoyas opened with a 20-point first quarter and led 32-23 at halftime. They extended their advantage by holding the Bulldogs to just nine points in the third quarter. Butler never threatened in the final period.

McKenna Johnson led Butler with 11 points. Anna Wypych added 10 points for the Bulldogs. Georgetown improved to 9-6 overall, while Butler fell to 7-9. An announced crowd of 597 attended the game.