Northern Kentucky 56, at Butler 73

INDIANAPOLIS (Interstat) — The Butler women’s basketball team used a dominant first half and a commanding performance in the paint to secure a 73-56 victory over Northern Kentucky on Sunday afternoon at a sparse Hinkle Fieldhouse. Playing before an announced crowd of 1,111, the Bulldogs improved to 2-2 on the young season, while the Norse remained winless at 0-4. Butler established control early, outscoring Northern Kentucky 18-8 in the opening quarter and extending the lead to 40-18 by halftime. The Bulldogs’ offense was efficient, shooting 29 for 55 from the floor for the game, compared to the Norse’s 19 for… Read more...