On Tuesday, the Butler Bulldogs were within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 60-54 to the Legion Collegiate Academy Lancers.
Brooklyn Saunders
| 02/11/25 @ Legion Collegiate Academy | 3 |
| 02/07/25 vs Charlotte Catholic | 6 |
| 02/04/25 vs Rocky River | 4 |
| 01/31/25 vs East Mecklenburg | 4 |
| 01/28/25 @ Providence | 7 |
| + 18 more games |
Butler's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Brooklyn Saunders, who posted 16 points along with five boards and three steals. Saunders is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last 23 games she's played dating back to last season. The team also got some help courtesy of Hannah Moss, who went 7-for-14 to rack up 18 points and five rebounds.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Legion Collegiate Academy to victory, but perhaps none more so than LaKiara Alexander, who dropped a double-double with 24 points and 15 boards. That's the most rebounds Alexander has posted since back in December of 2024. Amelia Williams was another key player, going 6-for-14 en route to 18 points and five boards.
Butler's defeat dropped their record down to 20-2. As for Legion Collegiate Academy, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 21-13 record this season.
Looking ahead, Butler will challenge Independence at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Butler is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 63.6 points per game this season. Legion Collegiate Academy has already played their next game (against Porter Ridge), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing.
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