The Bulldogs posted their fourth straight victory Friday evening, taking down crosstown foe IUPUI, 4-2. With the win, Butler moves to 7-6. IUPUI falls to 2-7.Â
The doubles point belonged to the Jaguars as they took wins at the No. 1 and 3 courts. Strong singles play for the Bulldogs led the team to victory as Butler posted wins at the No. 1, 3, 4, and 6 spot.
Sara Linn posted the first victory for the Bulldogs in the No. 3 spot, taking down Sarah Lounsbury in straight sets, 6-2, 6-0.
Emily Neal was victorious in the No. 1 spot, defeating Gabrielle Ochalik 6-1, 6-4.
Nina Bertino followed it up in the No. 4 spot with another straight set victory, 6-4, 6-2.
Lauren Marx clinched the match in the No. 6 position with a win over Meghan Bernard, 6-4, 6-2.
The Bulldogs have a quick turnaround, returning to the court at 9 a.m. to take on DePauw. Butler finishes the Saturday doubleheader with Akron at 1 p.m. Both games will be played at the Butler Bubble.
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Singles
- Emily Neal def. Gabrielle Ochalik 6-1, 6-4
- Christina Stankovic def. Lauryn Padgett 6-7, 6-2, 6-4
- Sara Linn def. Sarah Lounsbury 6-2, 6-0
- Nina Bertino def. Krystal Grubb 6-4, 6-2
- Mariella Pessina vs. Caroline McAuley 6-2, 6-5 unfinished
- Lauren Marx def. Meghan Bernard 6-4, 6-2
Order of finish: 3, 1, 4, 2, 6, 5
Doubles
- Grubb/Ochalik def. Linn/Neal 6-3
- Pessina/Stank vs. Bertino/Padgett 6-5
- Bernard/Hayward def. McAuley/Kendal Wilby 6-4
Order of finish: 1, 3, 2
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