The Bulldogs dropped a 6-1 decision at Western Kentucky Sunday afternoon in a match that was closer than the score indicated.
 
Four of the six singles matches went to a deciding third set but the Bulldogs were only able to capture one of those four matches, a win by Brooke Arington on the second court. The sophomore defeated Andra Sirbu, 3-6, 6-1, 6-3. Chase Metcalf (No. 1), Sophie Parr (No. 3) and Elle Martin (No. 6) also extended their matches to the limit.
 
Metcalf and Arington started the day by winning 6-1 at No. 1 doubles over the WKU tandem of Sirbu and Emily Schut. The host Hilltoppers were then able to capture the doubles points with wins on the second and third courts.
 
The Bulldogs open the BIG EAST portion of the schedule Friday, hosting UConn. The conference weekend continues with a Sunday match against DePaul in Indianapolis.
 
Singles (Order of finish:4,5,2,1,3,6)
1. Isabelle Einess (WKU) def. Chase Metcalf (BUT) 6-1, 5-7, 6-4
2. Brooke Arington (BUT) def. Andra Sirbu (WKU) 3-6, 6-1, 6-3
3. Emily Schut (WKU) def. Sophie Parr (BUT) 5-7, 6-2, 6-3
4. Virginia Madueño (WKU) def. Sienna Miles (BUT) 6-3, 6-3
5. Barbara Olvera (WKU) def. Lauren Cook (BUT) 7-5, 6-0
6. Ariadna Fernandez (WKU) def. Elle Martin (BUT) 6-4, 3-6, 6-4
 
Doubles (Order of finish: 1,2,3)
1. Chase Metcalf/Brooke Arington (BUT) def. Andra Sirbu/Emily Schut (WKU) 6-1
2. Barbara Olvera/Virginia Madueño (WKU) def. Sophie Parr/Lauren Cook (BUT) 6-3
3. Isabelle Einess/Ariadna Fernandez (WKU) def. Sienna Miles/Jordan Schildcrout (BUT) 6-3