EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The Butler softball team fell, 4-1, to Southern Indiana in a nonconference contest. The Bulldogs (15-24) were limited to just three hits on the day, while the Screaming Eagles (15-17) tallied nine singles and a double to earn the victory.
How It Happened
Southern Indiana took an early lead, scoring two in the first inning off two singles and a double and another run in the second off three singles. The Screaming Eagles led, 3-0, after two full innings.
In the fourth, a bases-loaded sacrifice fly extended the Southern Indiana lead to 4-0.
In the top of the sixth,
Cate Lehner singled and stole second.
Loren Simpson put the ball in play and an error allowed Lehner to score Butler's first and only run.
Mackenzie Griman (7-11) started for Butler in the circle and took the loss. In one full inning, she allowed two runs on three hits while striking out one.
Sydney Cammon (2.1 IP, 1 R, 3 H, 2K),
Rylyn Dyer (2.0 IP, 1 R, 4 H, K), and
Kayla Noerr (0.2 IP) each spent some time pitching for the Bulldogs.
Bulldog Bits
Up Next
Butler heads to UConn for a three-game BIG EAST series with the Huskies, who are currently leading the conference standings. Games are scheduled for Friday through Sunday, Apr. 14-16.
