INDIANAPOLIS (Interstat) — Saniya Jackson scored 22 points to lead Butler to a 73-67 victory over DePaul in a Big East women’s basketball game Wednesday night at Hinkle Fieldhouse.

The Bulldogs built a 20-12 lead after the first quarter and maintained a narrow advantage throughout. DePaul mounted a late charge, outscoring Butler 24-26 in the fourth quarter, but could not complete the comeback. Jackson added four assists for Butler. Kennedy Langham scored 16 points for the Bulldogs.

Ally Timm led DePaul with 12 points. The Blue Demons shot 41.5% from the field but were hampered by 14 turnovers and went just 4 for 8 from the free-throw line. Butler capitalized at the line, making 25 of 29 free throws.

Butler improved to 9-11 overall. DePaul fell to 4-17.