Sophomore Alyssa Garcia tracks a ball down in the outfield. The team is 7-5 in conference play after winning two out of three against Providence between April 21-22. Jimmy Lafakis/Collegian file photo
The Butler University softball team improved to 7-5 in conference play with a 2-1 weekend series against Providence College from April 21-22. The Bulldogs are 19-22 overall on the season.
In the first game of the weekend, Butler got on the board early with a two-run second inning. Senior outfielder Sarah Dixon hit a solo home run, her second of the season, and junior catcher Cheyenne Thompson drove in a run with a single.