The Bulldogs tallied their sixth win of the season on Saturday afternoon, topping Southern Indiana, 6-1. Butler swept the doubles point and took five singles matches to notch the win over the Screamin' Eagles.
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Lauryn Padgett and
Sarah Monesmith started the Bulldogs off strong in doubles play, shutting out Shelby Braselton and Kylie Skepnek 6-0 in the No. 2 spot.
Emily Neal and
Sara Linn sealed the doubles point in the No. 1 spot with another shutout win over their Southern Indiana counterpart.
Kendal Wilby and
Caroline McAuley kept up Butler's strong doubles play with a 6-2 win over Rachel Anderson and Lindsey McCord.
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Nina Bertino was the first Bulldog to tally a singles win, taking down Skepnek in straight sets 6-0, 6-0. Â Padgett followed with another shutout win in straight sets over Anderson.
Lauren Marx sealed the victory in the no. 6 spot, defeating McCord, 6-1, 6-0.
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In the No. 1 spot,
Emily Neal posted a 6-3, 6-3 win over Thompson.
Caroline McAuley notched the Bulldogs' sixth point with a 6-1, 6-2 win over Braselton.
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Butler 6, Southern Indiana 1
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Singles competition
1.
Emily Neal (BUTLER) def. Thompson, Lauryn (USI) 6-3, 6-3
2. Jamison, Alex (USI) vs.
Sarah Monesmith (BUTLER) 5-4, retired
3.
Lauryn Padgett (BUTLER) def. Anderson, Rachel (USI) 6-0, 6-0
4.
Nina Bertino (BUTLER) def. Skepnek, Kylie (USI) 6-0, 6-0
5.
Caroline McAuley (BUTLER) def. Braselton, Shelby (USI) 6-1, 6-2
6.
Lauren Marx (BUTLER) def. McCord, Lindsey (USI) 6-1, 6-0
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Doubles competition
1.
Emily Neal/
Sara Linn (BUTLER) def. Jamison, Alex/Thompson, Lauryn (USI) 6-0
2.
Lauryn Padgett/
Sarah Monesmith (BUTLER) def. Braselton, Shelby/Skepnek, Kylie (USI) 6-0
3.
Kendal Wilby/
Caroline McAuley (BUTLER) def. Anderson, Rachel/McCord, Lindsey (USI) 6-2
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Match Notes:
Butler 6-6
Southern Indiana 2-3
Order of finish: Doubles (2,1,3); Singles (2,4,3,6,5,1)
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