Aviv Ben Shabat hits the ball over. Ben Shabat and Mason Dragos combined to win in No. 1 doubles against Villanova on March 23. Jimmy Lafakis/Collegian file photo.
The Butler men’s tennis team has won their first conference matchup of the year with a 6-1 victory over Villanova on March 23.
After winning the Big East Tournament last season, Butler is 1-0 to begin conference play and 11-4 overall.
“It counts for seeding and it’s important for how we stack up in conference tournament,” head coach Parker Ross said. “But really with this being the first conference match that we’ve played since we won last year, it was good to just play them and make a statement.