Butcher garnered adidas/NEC Defensive Player of the Week accolades after notching wins in her first two collegiate games in goal. The netminder made six saves, three per match, during victories over Duquesne and Youngstown State. Butcher recorded a shutout on her ledger after Sunday’s game against Youngstown State, while only allowing a single goal in Friday’s season-opening win over Duquesne.