Sunday, March 2
Muncie, Ind.
1 pm
Ball State University
6
vs
1
Butler University
Women’s Tennis Claims Victory Over In-state Rival Butler
March 02, 2025 | Women's Tennis
MUNCIE, Ind. - The Ball State women's tennis team snapped a three-match losing streak with their 6-1 defeat over in-state rival Butler Sunday afternoon at the Northwest YMCA.
With the win, the Cardinals evened their overall record to 4-4 while the Bulldogs fall to 2-8 on the year.
The Cardinals got off to a hot start in doubles taking wins on courts No. 2 and No. 3, respectively. Sarah Shahbaz alongside teammate Isabelle Tanjuatco flew past the Bulldogs No. 2 duo of Lauren Cook and Katie Beavin winning 6-1. Ella Hazelbaker paired up with Elena Malykh at the No. 3 spot for the deciding point beating Norah Balthazor and Emma Bean by 6-4 decision.
In singles, the Cardinals registered victories on courts five, four, six and three, respectively. Hazelbaker's straight frame defeat (6-4, 6-1) against Butler's No. 6 player Lauren Cook would earn Ball State match point.
The last court on was No. 2 singles which saw Jemima Williams-Phillips take a three-set thriller from Balthazor, 2-6, 6-2, 7-5.
The Ball State women's tennis team continues non-conference action when it plays on the road at Austin Peay Thursday at 1 pm ET and then Middle Tennessee on Saturday with a 4 pm ET first serve.
With the win, the Cardinals evened their overall record to 4-4 while the Bulldogs fall to 2-8 on the year.
The Cardinals got off to a hot start in doubles taking wins on courts No. 2 and No. 3, respectively. Sarah Shahbaz alongside teammate Isabelle Tanjuatco flew past the Bulldogs No. 2 duo of Lauren Cook and Katie Beavin winning 6-1. Ella Hazelbaker paired up with Elena Malykh at the No. 3 spot for the deciding point beating Norah Balthazor and Emma Bean by 6-4 decision.
In singles, the Cardinals registered victories on courts five, four, six and three, respectively. Hazelbaker's straight frame defeat (6-4, 6-1) against Butler's No. 6 player Lauren Cook would earn Ball State match point.
The last court on was No. 2 singles which saw Jemima Williams-Phillips take a three-set thriller from Balthazor, 2-6, 6-2, 7-5.
The Ball State women's tennis team continues non-conference action when it plays on the road at Austin Peay Thursday at 1 pm ET and then Middle Tennessee on Saturday with a 4 pm ET first serve.
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