The Butler women's tennis team picked up a convincing road win Sunday, taking a 5-2 decision against the University of Southern Indiana in Evansville.
The Dawgs got out to a fast start by claiming the doubles point. The No. 1 duo of Chase Metcalf and Brooke Arington and the No. 2 combination of freshmen Sophie Parr and Sienna Miles both won their matches against the Eagles. On court 3, the match featuring Bulldogs Lauren Cook and Jordan Schildcrout went unfinished with Butler clinching the doubles point on the top two courts.
In singles play, Butler secured the win by claiming four of the six matches on the day. On court 1, Metcalf defeated Antonia Ferrarini by a score of 7-5, 6-0. On court 2, Arington picked up a 6-0, 6-4 win against Sofia Davidoff.
On the third court, Parr secured a commanding 6-0, 6-2 victory over Enna Krnjic. Elle Martin gave Butler four straight-set singles win as she defeated Claire Meyer 6-0, 6-1 on the sixth court.
The Bulldogs return to action on Friday against Bellarmine. The match is set to start at 2 p.m. at IRC Dean Road and will be the Bulldogs' final home match of the season.
Results: Butler 5, Southern Indiana 2
Singles
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Chase Metcalf (BUT) def. Antonia Ferrarini (USI) 7-5, 6-0
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Brooke Arington (BUT) def. Sofia Davidoff (USI) 6-0, 6-4
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Sophie Parr (BUT) def. Enna Krnjic (USI) 6-0, 6-2
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Rylie Wilkison (USI) def. Lauren Cook (BUT) 6-4, 6-2
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Anais Negrail (USI) def. Jordan Schildcrout (BUT) 6-3, 3-6, 1-0 (10-8)
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Elle Martin (BUT) def. Claire Meyer (USI) 6-1, 6-0
Doubles
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Chase Metcalf / Brooke Arington (BUT) def. Antonia Ferrarini / Sofia Davidoff (USI) 6-1
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Sophie Parr / Sienna Miles (BUT) def. Anais Negrail / Rylie Wilkison (USI) 6-3
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Lauren Cook / Jordan Schildcrout (BUT) vs. Enna Krnjic / Claire Meyer (USI) UNFINISHED
