INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - Northern Kentucky University Norse Women's Basketball wrapped up its four-game road trip to start the season on Sunday in Indianapolis, as NKU took on Butler. The Norse had another slow start to the game, scoring just eight first-quarter points. Despite multiple solid performances off the bench, NKU's 13 combined points from its starting five proved to be a setback too difficult to overcome.

THE FACTS
FINAL SCORE: Northern Kentucky – 56, Butler – 73
LOCATION: Hinkle Fieldhouse - Indianapolis, Ind.
RECORDS: NKU: 0-4 (0-0 HL), BU: 2-2 (0-0 BE)
 
BOX SCORE BREAKDOWN
- The story of the game for the Norse was its poor production from its starting unit, which, as a collective, scored 13 points on 4-16 shooting from the field and 1-8 shooting from behind the arc. The starting five also combined for eight turnovers, and no player in the unit posted a plus/minus above -16.
- As a team, NKU shot 33.3% from the field, 21.1% from three, and 63.6% from the free throw line. The squad really struggled from deep early, as the Norse didn't make a three until there was 1:21 remaining in the third quarter.
- Northern Kentucky scored just eight first-quarter points and ten in the second. 
- NKU recorded 19 turnovers, marking the fourth consecutive game in which the Norse have had at least 18.
- Freshman guard Karina Bystry led the Norse with 15 points as she went 7-9 from the free throw line. 
- Jamaya Thomas and Noelle Hubert each had nine points off the bench. All of Hubert's came in the fourth quarter.
- Mia Jordan led NKU in rebounds with six. 

NEXT UP
- Northern Kentucky hosts Toledo on Wednesday at 11 AM at Truist Arena. 

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