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Villanova Travels to Butler to Close Out Regular Season

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.
 
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Players Mentioned

Caroline Curnal

#22 Caroline Curnal

Attack
5' 9"
Senior
Olivia  Piccirilli

#26 Olivia Piccirilli

Attack
5' 6"
Senior
Sydney Pappas

#34 Sydney Pappas

Attack
5' 10"
Freshman
Caroline Keane

#4 Caroline Keane

Midfield
5' 9"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Caroline Curnal

#22 Caroline Curnal

5' 9"
Senior
Attack
Olivia  Piccirilli

#26 Olivia Piccirilli

5' 6"
Senior
Attack
Sydney Pappas

#34 Sydney Pappas

5' 10"
Freshman
Attack
Caroline Keane

#4 Caroline Keane

5' 9"
Freshman
Midfield