Butler concluded their season with a 62-51 loss to Purdue in the Second Round of the WNIT at Hinkle Fieldhouse after a closely contested first half.

The Big Picture

The game saw back-and-forth action with Purdue pulling ahead in the second half to secure the victory.

By the Numbers
  • Riley Makalusky led Butler with 14 points.
  • Purdue's Mila Reynolds topped all scorers with 15 points.
  • Sydney Jaynes contributed 10 points and seven rebounds for Butler.
  • Butler shot 4-for-22 from 3-point range, while Purdue hit 6 of 15 attempts.
  • Purdue scored 40 points in the paint compared to Butler's performance.
State of Play
  • Purdue outscored Butler by nine points in the third quarter, establishing a lead they maintained until the end.
  • Despite a late push from Butler, Purdue's scoring runs helped them secure the victory.
Bottom Line

Butler's season ended with a loss to Purdue, showcasing improvements from the previous year but unable to advance in the WNIT, while Purdue's effective scoring led to their triumph.