After five consecutive losses, the Ball State women's tennis team will look to get its season on track today as it travels down I-69 to Butler University to take on the Bulldogs.
The Cardinals (4-5) are looking for a much-needed win after five losses of a combined total of 10-25.
Ball State has two familiar opponents with Butler this season — Indiana University and Dayton. Like the Cardinals, the Bulldogs also lost to the Hoosiers 7-0. The Bulldogs beat the Flyers 6-1 just as the Cardinals did.
Ball State is in the middle of a month-long road stretch on their schedule; they won't return for a home match until April 6.
Road matches aren't a nuisance for senior Sarah Hebble. She said she enjoys them.
"I think it's a lot of fun," Hebble said. "I think it's fun to travel with the team. There are bonding experiences that you don't have [at home] because you get to spend a lot more time together."
The Bulldogs know how the Cardinals are feeling right now; they are in a four-match losing streak themselves.
Ball State No. 1 singles player Courtney Wild will likely face Butler's Stephanie McLoughlin. McLoughlin was inserted at No. 1 two matches ago, and is 1-1 since.
Wild is 6-3 in singles so far this season, but she's riding a two-match losing streak.
First serve is scheduled for 3 p.m. in Indianapolis.
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