Sunday, March 3
Indianapolis, IN
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Butler University
Women’s Tennis Loses Tough Road Battle at Butler
March 03, 2024 | Women's Tennis
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - The Ball State women's tennis team (2-8) dropped a highly competitive 4-3 match at Butler (9-6) Sunday afternoon in the Butler Bubble.
The Bulldogs took the early 1-0 edge over the Cardinals after earning victories on courts two and three. The top court for Ball State did secure a win for the Cardinals as Isabelle Tanjuatco and Sarah Shahbaz took down Butler's Natalie Boesing and Chase Metcalf, 6-2.
In singles, Ella Hazelbaker and Tanjuatco gave Ball State the 2-1 advantage over Butler after posting straight set victories on courts No. 6 and No. 5, respectively. Hazelbaker beat Jordan Schildcrout, 6-4, 6-0 and Tanjuatco defeated Emma Beavin, 6-3, 6-4.
After that, Butler knotted the match 2-2 after winning at the No. 2 slot. Shahbaz put the Cardinals back on top with her three-set thriller at the No. 3 slot. With two matches remaining, the Cardinals fought hard as the No. 1 and No. 4 slots were in their third frames. Unfortunately for Ball State, Butler went on to win both to claim today's victory.
The Ball State women's tennis team continues spring play at Michigan State Saturday, March 9. First serve is at 10 am ET.
The Bulldogs took the early 1-0 edge over the Cardinals after earning victories on courts two and three. The top court for Ball State did secure a win for the Cardinals as Isabelle Tanjuatco and Sarah Shahbaz took down Butler's Natalie Boesing and Chase Metcalf, 6-2.
In singles, Ella Hazelbaker and Tanjuatco gave Ball State the 2-1 advantage over Butler after posting straight set victories on courts No. 6 and No. 5, respectively. Hazelbaker beat Jordan Schildcrout, 6-4, 6-0 and Tanjuatco defeated Emma Beavin, 6-3, 6-4.
After that, Butler knotted the match 2-2 after winning at the No. 2 slot. Shahbaz put the Cardinals back on top with her three-set thriller at the No. 3 slot. With two matches remaining, the Cardinals fought hard as the No. 1 and No. 4 slots were in their third frames. Unfortunately for Ball State, Butler went on to win both to claim today's victory.
The Ball State women's tennis team continues spring play at Michigan State Saturday, March 9. First serve is at 10 am ET.
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