INDIANAPOLIS – The Butler softball team lost the second of a three-game series with UConn on Saturday, 5-0, missing out on a chance to displace the Huskies (19-13, 9-2 BIG EAST) at the top of the conference standings. The Bulldogs (19-11, 7-3 BIG EAST) will look to win the series as the teams face off one final time on Sunday.
 
How It Happened

• UConn scored one in the first but only held a 1-0 lead after three full innings.
• The Huskies added one in the fourth, two in the sixth, and one more in the seventh to increase the lead to 5-0.
• In the bottom of the seventh, Butler loaded the bases in a two-out rally but, ultimately, could not get anyone across the plate.

Butler Pitching
Mackenzie Griman (2-5) started for Butler and took the loss. In 3.1 innings, she allowed six hits, two runs (both earned), and one walk while striking out two. Alyssa Graves (2.1 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 3 BB, 6 K) and Madison Seigworth (1.1 IP, 3 H, R, ER, BB, K) each provided relief from the bullpen.
 
Bulldog Bits

• Maddie Moore led the Bulldogs' offense, going 3-for-3 on the day.
• Lauren Fey, Ella White, and Kaylee Gross each added one hit.
• Ellie Boyer's stolen base was her ninth of the season.
• The Bulldogs played error-free ball but were outhit, 11-6.

Up Next
Butler and UConn remain in Indianapolis to play the series finale and rubber game on Sunday, Apr. 3, at 11 am.