INDIANAPOLIS – The Butler softball team dropped game one of a three-game BIG EAST series with UConn on Friday. The Huskies (16-11, 4-0 BIG EAST) scored with a leadoff home run in the first, and then a five-run second inning created a six-run deficit. The Bulldogs (13-16, 2-5 BIG EAST) were able to load the bases in the third and fourth innings but could not push any runners across. UConn added runs in the fourth and fifth, ending the game after five innings with the final score at 9-0.

Katie Petran (8-4) started in the circle for Butler and took the loss. In 1.1 innings, she allowed six runs on five hits and two walks with three strikeouts. Sydney Cammon (3.2IP, 3R, 4H, 3BB, K) provided relief and finished the game.

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Butler remains in Indianapolis to host game two of the BIG EAST series with UConn on Saturday, Mar. 23. First pitch is scheduled for 2 p.m.