Indianapolis, Ind. - DePauw, ranked 38th in Division III, dropped to 3-4 on the season following a 7-0 loss at Division I Butler. The Bulldogs moved to 6-6.
Butler picked up the doubles point with wins at second and third. DePauw's Meredith Breda and Emma Love were leading at first doubles by a 5-2 score before play was stopped.
Butler then took straight-set victories at five of the six spots with Love taking Caroline McAuley to three sets before falling by a 3-6, 6-2, 6-1 score.
The Tigers host Bellarmine on March 15 in an exhibition match scheduled for 10 a.m.
DePauw University vs Butler University
2/27/2020 at Indianapolis, Ind.
(Butler Bubble)
Butler University 7, #38 DePauw University 0
Singles competition
1. Lauryn Padgett (BUTLER) def. Amanda Showalter (DPUW) 6-2, 6-2
2. Nina Bertino (BUTLER) def. Meredith Breda (DPUW) 6-1, 6-2
3. Kendal Wilby (BUTLER) def. Erin Friedrich (DPUW) 6-4, 6-4
4. Caroline McAuley (BUTLER) def. Emma Love (DPUW) 3-6, 6-2, 6-1
5. Hallie Leblebijian (BUTLER) def. Grace Haigh (DPUW) 6-2, 6-3
6. Lauren Marx (BUTLER) def. Kiley Shaw (DPUW) 6-3, 6-2
Doubles competition
1. Lauryn Padgett/Sarah Monesmith (BUTLER) vs. Meredith Breda/Emma Love (DPUW) 2-5, unfinished
2. Emily Neal/Kendal Wilby (BUTLER) def. Amanda Showalter/Erin Friedrich (DPUW) 6-2
3. Natale Corrigan/Lauren Marx (BUTLER) def. Grace Haigh/Sophie DiBiase (DPUW) 6-2
Match Notes:
DePauw University 3-4; National ranking #38
Butler University 6-6
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