WASHINGTON, DC – The Butler softball team fell behind briefly but exploded with nine runs in the fourth inning on its way to a 9-1 five-inning victory over Georgetown. The Bulldogs (18-17, 10-7 BIG EAST) and Hoyas (15-18, 8-9 BIG EAST) have each secured a victory this weekend and will now battle for the series-clinching win on Sunday.
 
By crossing the plate in the fourth inning, Hailey Conger set a new Butler single-season record with 43 runs scored in the 2026 season.
 
Georgetown hit a home run in the third inning to briefly take a 1-0 lead.
 
In the next frame, Butler exploded with all nine of its runs, highlighted by a three-run home run from Makena Alexander. Prior to that dinger, Kieli Ryan had a two-RBI single, and Alona Boydston brought one home on a suicide squeeze. Erin Clark and Conger hit RBI singles, and Cate Lehner used a sacrifice fly to push one home from third.
 
Maren Berger (2.2-IP, 1R, 2H, 2BB, K) started in the circle for Butler and pitched into the third inning. Rylyn Dyer (4-3) provided relief, finished the game, and picked up the win. In 2.1 innings, she allowed only one hit and one walk with one strikeout.
 
Bulldog Bits

• Alexander's home run was her 12^th this season and the 24^th of her career.
• Dyer's win in the circle was her fourth this season and the 18^th of her career. 

Up Next
Butler and Georgetown will play the rubber match of the series on Sunday with the first pitch scheduled for 1 p.m.