Butler improved to 9-8 on Saturday afternoon, defeating Hanover, 7-0. The Bulldogs were led by strong doubles play in the No. 2 and 3 spot, and six straight set singles victories.

Lauryn Padgett and Nina Bertino were the first successful pair of the match, taking down Cami Jones and Haley Parker 6-1 in the No. 2 spot. Kendal Wilby and Caroline McAuley followed it up with a win in the No. 3 spot, 6-2, against Lizzy Katzenberger and Ruth Gaston.

McAuley followed up her doubles win with a 6-0, 6-1 victory over Gaston at the No. 4 singles court. Sara Linn then took down Meghan Farrell 6-0, 6-2 in the No. 2 spot. Nina Bertino clinched the match at the No. 3 court with a 6-3, 6-2 win over Susie Winternheimer.

Emily Neal saw success at the No. 1 court, defeating Jones 6-3, 6-2. Lauren Marx posted a convincing win over Addison Laker in No. 5 singles, with a 6-0, 6-0 victory. Carla O'Byrne sealed the shutout with a 6-0, 6-4 win in the No. 6 spot.

The Bulldogs return to the court tomorrow for another road match, battling IU-Southeast at 3 p.m.
 
Butler 7, Hanover 0

Singles

1. Emily Neal def. Cami Jones 6-3, 6-2
2. Sara Linn def. Meghan Farrell 6-0, 6-2
3. Nina Bertino def. Susie Winternheimer 6-3, 6-2
4. Caroline McAuley def. Ruth Gaston 6-0, 6-1
5. Lauren Marx def. Addison Laker 6-0, 6-0
6. Carla O'Byrne def. Mia Katzenberger 6-0, 6-4

Order of finish: 4, 2, 3, 1, 5, 6

Doubles

1. Farrell/Winternheimer def. Neal/Linn 6-4
2. Lauryn Padgett/Bertino def. Jones/Haley Parker 6-1
3. Kendal Wilby/McAuley def. Lizzy Katzenberger/Gaston 6-2

Order of finish: 2, 3, 1