UConn baseball concluded the regular season with a strong performance, sweeping Butler convincingly in their final series. The Huskies wrapped up with 17 wins in the Big East, marking their highest conference win total since 2011.
Their winning percentage of 81% ranks as the second-best since joining the Big East in 1985, following only the 2011 team. With this sweep, UConn (32-21, 17-4 Big East) clinched the Big East regular season championship for the fourth consecutive year, entering the conference tournament as the No. 1 seed.
In the series opener on Thursday, UConn narrowly edged out Butler 10-9. They took an early lead with five runs in the first inning, including two-run homers from Luke Broadhurst and Maddix Dalena. Despite Butler’s attempts to rally throughout the game, UConn maintained their lead, securing the win.
On Friday, UConn continued their strong performance, defeating Butler 12-2. The Huskies scored in each of the first six innings, relying on a combination of hits and strategic baserunning to build their lead. Pitcher Stephen Quigley delivered a solid performance, allowing only two runs over seven innings.
The series concluded on Saturday with another victory for UConn, defeating Butler 11-3. Pitcher Ian Cooke impressed with seven innings of one-run baseball, supported by an offense that recorded 15 hits. UConn’s consistent scoring throughout the game secured the sweep and provided momentum heading into the Big East Tournament.
Overall, UConn’s dominant performance against Butler capped off a successful regular season, positioning them favorably for postseason play.