AT NKU: Butler begins her first year at NKU...a transfer from the University of Dayton...played two seasons for the Flyers...good offensive player who will challenge for significant playing time.

AT DAYTON: Saw action in 27 games last season and averaged 4.8 points per contest...was 11-for-38 from three-point range as a sophomore and averaged 2.6 rebounds per game...as a freshman, averaged 4.8 ppg and was named the Atlantic 10 Rookie of the Week in December of 2003...scored 15 points in a win over Wright State, and she had 14 points and seven rebounds against George Washington.

HIGH SCHOOL: A 2003 graduate of Liberty-Benton High School...was named Northwest Ohio Player of the Year as a senior after averaging 25.3 ppg and 10.3 rpg...also recorded 80 blocked shots as a senior...also was named Northwest Ohio Player of the Year as a junior after scoring 26.4 ppg and grabbing 10.7 rpg...finished her prep career with 359 blocked shots...coached by Dennis Rissler.

PERSONAL: Born on Feb. 25, 1985...daughter of Dean and Vickie Butler.