The Bulldogs notched their first home win of 2019 Saturday morning, topping Milwaukee 6-1. Butler grabbed wins at No. 2 and 3 doubles and five out of six singles matches.

Sarah Monesmith and Lauryn Padgett got the Bulldogs going at No. 2 doubles, defeating Nicole Clarke and Nikki Milner 6-4. Caroline McAuley and Kendal Wilby clinched the doubles point in the No. 3 spot, topping Anna Daniel Fuentes and Lucy Harper 6-3.

Emily Neal was successful in the No. 1 singles spot, beating Milwaukee's Alex Bell 7-5, 7-5. Monesmith also defeated her opponent in straight sets 6-3, 6-3. Nina Bertino notched the third straight set victory for the Bulldogs in the No. 5 spot, 6-3, 6-1.

In the No. 4 spot, Sara Linn came from behind to defeat Nikki Milner 5-7, 6-0, 6-3. Caroline McAuley also posted a hard-fought win, defeating Anna Daniel Fuentes 6-3. 4-6, 10-2.

The Bulldogs are back in action tomorrow, Feb. 3, traveling to Bloomington to take on the Hoosiers at 5 p.m.
 
 
Butler 6, Milwaukee Tennis 1

Singles competition
1. Emily Neal (BUTLER) def. Alex Belle (MKE) 7-5, 7-5
2. Mayya Perova (MKE) def. Lauryn Padgett (BUTLER) 6-3, 4-6, 7-5
3. Sarah Monesmith (BUTLER) def. Nicole Clarke (MKE) 6-3, 6-3
4. Sara Linn (BUTLER) def. Nikki Milner (MKE) 5-7, 6-0, 6-3
5. Nina Bertino (BUTLER) def. Agata Jurczak (MKE) 6-3, 6-1
6. Caroline McAuley (BUTLER) def. Anna Daniel Fuentes (MKE) 6-3, 4-6 (10-2)

Doubles competition
1. Alex Belle/Mayya Perova (MKE) def. Sara Linn/Emily Neal (BUTLER) 6-4
2. Sarah Monesmith/Lauryn Padgett (BUTLER) def. Nicole Clarke/Nikki Milner (MKE) 6-4
3. Caroline McAuley/Kendal Wilby (BUTLER) def. Anna Daniel Fuentes/Lucy Harper (MKE) 6-3

Match Notes:
Order of finish: Doubles (2,1,3); Singles (3,1,4,2,5,6)