The Butler women's tennis program fell short in a 4-3 conference loss to UConn on Saturday at the Butler Bubble. The Bulldogs now sit at 8-5 overall and 1-1 in BIG EAST play for the spring season. 
 
In doubles play, Natalie Boesing and Chase Metcalf claimed a 6-3 win over Olivia Wright and Maria Constantinou in the No. 1 singles spot. In addition, Norah Balthazor and Lauren Cook defeated Nansi Toskova and Victoria Matos, 6-1.
 
Senior Delaney Schurhamer beat Constantinou 6-1, 6-2 contest at No. 2 singles. Freshman Elle Martin clinched a 6-1, 6-0 win over Victoria Matos. 
 
The Bulldogs will take on fellow BIG EAST member DePaul tomorrow at noon at Butler's outdoor tennis courts. 
 
Results 
 
SINGLES 

1. Olivia Wright (UCONN) def. Natalie Boesing (BUT), 6-2, 4-6, 6-0
2. Delaney Schurhamer (BUT) def. Maria Constantinou (UCONN), 6-1, 6-2
3. Isabel Petri Bere (UCONN) def. Chase Metcalf (BUT), 6-4, 6-3
4. Caroline Hinshaw (UCONN) def. Norah Balthazor (BUT), 6-4, 6-3
5. Cameron Didion (UCONN) def. Emma Beavin (BUT), 7-6 (5), 6-2
6. Elle Martin (BUT) def. Victoria Matos (UCONN), 6-1, 6-0

 
DOUBLES 

1. Natalie Boesing/Chase Metcalf (BUT) def. Olivia Wright/Maria Constantinou (UCONN), 6-3
2. Delaney Schurhamer/Jordan Schildcrout (BUT) vs. Isabel Petri Bere/Caroline Hinshaw (UCONN)
3. Norah Balthazor/Lauren Cook (BUT) def. Nansi Toskova/Victoria Matos (UCONN), 6-1