In the last BIG EAST matchup of the regular season, the Villanova Wildcats (4-11) will head to Indianapolis to face the Butler Bulldogs (6-8). Both teams enter the final week of the regular season looking for their first conference win of the season. The two teams are each coming off losses against ranked opponents.
Last weekend, Villanova fought hard against then No. 9 Denver, eventually falling 16-8. With the score 6-5 at the half, the Pioneers defense did not allow a single goal in the third period. Leading the way offensively for the Wildcats was senior
Caroline Curnal who netted a hat-trick, while classmate
Olivia Piccirilli and freshman
Sydney Pappas each score twice. On defense, freshman
Caroline Keane set a new career high with two caused turnovers.
For the season, Villanova ranks first in the BIG EAST in free-position percentage at 49.3 and second in draw control percentage at 55.5.
The Bulldogs are coming off a loss to No. 14 UConn by a final score of 22-15. Butler is averaging the third most points per game in the conference at 21.29. Campbell Connors leads the team with 40 goals and 49 points, while Leah Rubino has caused 27 turnovers.
Openings draw is set to begin at 12 p.m., with coverage of the action available through FloSports.