Butler University Athletics

ITA Results Page:
https://colleges.wearecollegetennis.com/ButlerUniversityM/Team/Player/a96ccd92-a9aa-4634-8781-7e05fd97dfcd

2023-24 (Graduate): Posted a 3-2 record in singles during the fall and went 1-1 at No. 5 singles during the spring.

2022-23 (Senior Season): Had three wins during the spring portion of the season, going 3-3 overall.

2021-22 (Junior Season): Posted a 9-10 singles record in dual matches...Went 4-1 at No. 5 and 6-7 at No. 6 singles...Beat Big East opponents from Villanova (3/26), DePaul (4/10), Marquette (4/16)...0-2 at No. 3 doubles...Finished fall season 4-4 in singles and 3-3 in doubles

2020-21 (Sophomore Season): Went 8-2 in singles, primarily in the No.5 and No. 6 flights...was one of five Butler players with a winning record...picked up 2 wins in doubles paired with Ryan Roegner in the No. 2 and No. 3 flights.

2019-20 (Freshman Season): Notched a 12-7 overall record on the year... Was undefeated (5-0) at the No. 6 singles during the spring...... went 1-1 in doubles, paired with Drew Michael for both matches in the No. 3 spot. 

PRIOR TO BUTLER: A four star recruit according to tennisrecruiting.com and a top-5 ranked player in New England, Karr has been a regular competitor in national level events. He won four matches in the National Clay Court Championships and won two matches at the Winter National Championships...earned 2019 All-State honors while winning the 2019 Class L Singles championship...2019 State Open Finalist...played two seasons for Darien High School, posting a 17-2 record as a freshman and a 20-3 mark as a senior...led his team to the 2019 state championship (the program's first since 2009)...earned 2019 all-conference honors while also leading his team to its first conference title since 1989...National Honors Society...

PERSONAL: Son of Michele and Paul.

Karr on choosing Butler: "I wanted to come to the Midwest and be a part of the BIG EAST at a school that had great tennis and business programs. Butler separates itself from the pack through the attention they give to their athletes as well as everyone around campus, especially my teammates, making me feel at home."

MORE ABOUT MICHAEL

Major: Finance / Risk Management and Insurance
Dream Job: Entrepreneur
Why he chose Butler: Good academics, friendly atmosphere and Division I program
Favorite Tennis Memory: Winning State Tournament my senior year of high school
Favorite Place on Campus: Hinkle Weight Room
Favorite School Subject or Class: Risk Management and Insurance
Pet: Joka (Labradoodle)
Hidden Talent: Platform Tennis
Hobby: Video Games
Favorite Sport besides Tennis: Football
Favorite Professional Sports Team: Green Bay Packers
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Food: Chipotle Burrito Bowl
Favorite Dessert: Apple Pie
Favorite Book: The Great Gatsby
Favorite TV Show: Cobra Kai
Favorite TV Show growing up: The Suite Life of Zack and Cody
Favorite Movie: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
Favorite Music: Khalid