Purdue Defeats Butler 62-51 in WNIT Second Round – Makalusky Leads Scoring
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 PictureThe 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.
- 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.
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.
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