INDIANAPOLIS (Interstat) — The Butler women’s basketball team opened its season with a 74-53 victory over Wright State on Monday afternoon at Hinkle Fieldhouse.

The Bulldogs took control with a 20-point second quarter, building a 36-24 halftime lead and never looked back. Chloe Chard Peloquin led all scorers with 15 points for Wright State. Butler was paced by a balanced attack, with Lily Zeinstra scoring 14 points and Saniya Jackson and Nevaeh Jackson adding 12 and 13 points, respectively.

Butler begins the season 1-0, while Wright State starts 0-1. An announced crowd of 1,867 attended the game.