The Bulldogs picked up a 4-3 win on Friday afternoon as the Dawgs celebrated senior day against Bellarmine University. Chase Metcalf and Jordan Schildcrout were recognized in a pre-match ceremony, honoring them in their final home match of the season.
The Knights got out to a fast start by securing the doubles point and then extended the lead to 3-1 with wins on courts 1 and 5.
On courts 2 and 3, Brooke Arington and Sophie Parr achieved important wins for the Bulldogs, resulting in a tied match. Over on court 4, Lauren Cook mounted a comeback, rallying from a set down, to secure the victory (5-7, 6-4, 6-4).
Results Butler 4 Bellarmine 3
Doubles
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Vendula Kryslova / Reese Parker (BEL) def. Chase Metcalf / Brooke Arington (BUT) 6-4
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Sophie Parr / Sienna Miles (BUT) def. Lillie Willis / Claudia Fusté (BEL) 6-4
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Marika Caruk / Nikola Kollaritsch (BEL) def. Lauren Cook / Jordan Schildcrout (BUT) 6-4
Singles
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Vendula Kryslova (BEL) def. Chase Metcalf (BUT) 7-5, 6-3
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Brooke Arington (BUT) def. Reese Parker (BUT) 6-0, 5-7, 6-3
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Sophie Parr (BUT) def. Marika Caruk (BEL) 6-4, 2-6, 6-3
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Lauren Cook (BUT) def. Gracie Hurley (BEL) 5-7, 6-4, 6-4
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Nikola Kollaritsch (BEL) def. Jordan Schildcrout (BUT) 6-3, 6-2
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Elle Martin (BUT) def. Claudia Fusté (BEL) 6-6, 6-1