The Butler women's tennis program breaks the University of Illinois at Chicago's 12-match winning streak against the Bulldogs that dates back to 2009. The Bulldogs defeated the Flames 4-3 on Tuesday afternoon at the Butler Bubble.
Freshman
Elle Martin clinched the team outcome for the Bulldogs with the first dual match win of her career. Martin defeated Anais Brion in a tight 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 finish.
Norah Balthazor won her match in a close three set match against Camille Belberka, 4-6, 6-3, 6-4. Senior
Delaney Schurhamer defeated Tamara Malazonia in an intense 2-6, 7-6(2), 6-4 victory.
In doubles play,
Norah Balthazor and
Lauren Cook obtain their first doubles victory of the spring season. Balthazor and Cook defeated Zara Ryan and Anais Brion in a 6-4 win.
Heading into today's match, the Flames were 35-2 against the Bulldogs and obtained an 11-1 record on the road at Butler.
The Bulldogs will travel to Jonesboro, Ark. to take on Lindenwood on Saturday, February 3
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RESULTS
Singles
1. Agnes Gustaffson (UIC) def.
Natalie Boesing (BUT), 6-4, 7-5
2.
Delaney Schurhamer (BUT) def. Tamara Malazonia (UIC), 2-6, 7-6(2), 6-4
3.
Chase Metcalf (BUT) def. Mayu Ushio (UIC), 6-3, 6-2
4.
Norah Balthazor (BUT) def. Camille Belkerka (UIC), 4-6, 6-3, 6-4
5. Zara Ryan (UIC) def.
Katie Beavin (BUT), 6-1, 6-1
6.
Elle Martin (BUT) def. Anais Brion (UIC), 4-6, 6-4, 6-4
Doubles
1. Agnes Gustaffson/Mayu Ushio (UIC) def.
Natalie Boesing/
Chase Metcalf (BUT), 6-2
2. Tamara Malazonia/Camille Belberka (UIC) def.
Delaney Schurhamer/
Jordan Schildcrout (BUT), 6-2
3.
Norah Balthazor/
Lauren Cook (BUT) def. Zara Ryan/Anais Brion (UIC), 6-4