DATE: Friday, Feb. 13 – Sunday, Feb. 15
LOCATION: Nashville, Tenn. / Tiger Field
LIVE STATS: StatBroadcast /
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The Butler softball team heads to Nashville, Tenn., this weekend for a three-game series with Tennessee State. The Bulldogs (1-4) began their season at the UNI-Dome Classic in Cedar Falls, Iowa. The Tigers, out of the Ohio Valley Conference, have not yet played this season.
Bulldog Bits
at the UNI-Dome Classic in Cedar Falls, Iowa
- Makena Alexander was recognized on the BIG EAST Weekly Honor Roll after batting .500 over five games at the UNI-Dome Classic. She produced eight hits that included a two home runs and a pair of doubles, producing eight total RBIs.
- Hailey Conger led Butler with five runs scored after going 6-for-15 with one home run and six RBIs.
- Kayla Preiss had five hits in her that included her first career home run and double.
- Kate Murray picked up the first win of her career in the circle vs. Kansas City.
- The Dawgs were 8-for-8 stealing bases over the five games of the tournament.
- Cate Lehner currently has 195 career hits. The Butler record is 199 (Amy Hyerczyk, '05-'08).
Series History
- Butler leads the all-time series with Tennessee State: 6-1
- The teams first met in 2002. Tennessee State won the first contest, and Butler has won the most recent six. The teams last met in 2018.
- All seven contests have taken place in the state of Tennessee (Clarksville, Nashville, Memphis).
Comparing 2025 Seasons
Butler (26-22, 14-10 BIG EAST) - season ended in BIG EAST Tournament
Outscored by opponents, 243-236, in 2025. Two of top-5 hitters return.
Team produced a 4.57 ERA along with 3 shutouts. Two of three starting pitchers return.
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Tennessee State (23-22, 13-13 OVC) - Season ended in the OVC Tournament.
Outscored by their opponents, 255-210, in 2025. Three of top-5 hitters return.
Team produced a 6.13 ERA along with 4 shutouts. Two of four pitchers return.
