INDIANAPOLIS – The Northern Kentucky Norse came up with their 22nd win of the season with an 8-3 victory over Butler. The Bulldogs had a no-hitter going into the sixth inning and would end the contest with five more hits than their opponent, but three runs in the fourth followed by three more in the sixth and a final two in the ninth would lift NKU to victory.
 
Trouble started in the top of the fourth for BU as NKU score their first run on a bases loaded walk. A wild pitch moved the score to 2-0 and a sac fly would give the Norse a 3-0 advantage despite not finding the hit column.
 
The 3-0 lead grew to 6-0 in the sixth with another wild pitch and a two-RBI single down the line in left. Northern Kentucky was able to add two runs in the ninth to pad their lead to 8-0.
 
BU avoided the shutout with three runs in the ninth. Cade Vota scored on a wild pitch and Kyle Van Liere would ground out which led to Quentin Markle scoring. Joey Urban was also involved with a double down the line to score Dominic Milano.
 
Cade Thune got the start for BU and went through the order once before handing the ball off to Alex Voss. Thune struck out four in 2.1 innings and didn't allow a hit.
 
Shane Kilfoyle took the loss and Zach Byron was credited with the win. NKU starter Aaron Massie did his job on Tuesday afternoon, tossing the first four innings and keeping BU off the board. The Norse would use five more arms before getting the final out.
 
Butler will return to action tomorrow with a night game at Purdue. First pitch on B1G+ is set for 6:30 PM.