ROSEMONT, Ill. – Taking on one of the best teams the Mid-American Conference has to offer, the University of Evansville softball team opened its season with a 2-1 win over Miami Ohio before falling in a 3-2 contest to Butler at the Total Control Sports Invitational at The Dome. Game One Box Score (PDF) . - Game Two Box Score (PDF) "I am extremely proud of how the team played today," Purple Aces head softball coach Mat Mundell said. "Our pitching staff set the tone for us in both games.