Butler baseball completed a sweep of Villanova with a dominant 10-1 victory in the final game of their series. The Bulldogs improve to 11-20 overall and 3-0 in BIG EAST play, while Villanova drops to 10-17 and 0-2 in the conference. Key performances included Brock Buckley, who pitched seven innings with only one hit allowed, and Matthew Rhoades, who hit his 17th home run of the season, contributing to a strong offensive showing.

By the Numbers
  • Brock Buckley threw 7 innings with 7 strikeouts and 1 hit allowed.
  • Matthew Rhoades had 3 runs scored, 1 double, and 1 home run (17th of the season).
  • Gavin Gilmore went 4-for-5 with 3 RBIs and a home run.
  • Butler scored 10 runs on 13 hits, while Villanova managed 1 run on 4 hits.
State of Play
  • Butler has now won three consecutive games, all against Villanova.
  • The Bulldogs maintain a perfect conference record at 3-0.
  • Villanova continues to struggle in BIG EAST competition, sitting at 0-2.
What's Next

Butler will face Southern Indiana on April 7, looking to build on their recent success. The game will be held at Bulldog Park, with the first pitch scheduled for 3 p.m.

Bottom Line

Butler's impressive sweep signals a turning point in their season as they seek to gain momentum in the BIG EAST conference, demonstrating their offensive strength and effective pitching. Continued performances like this could solidify their position as a contender moving forward.