No. 1 Butler softball won its opening-round game at the NJCAA Division I National Tournament with a 9-1 run-rule win over Snead State, Ala. The Grizzlies (54-1 overall) matched their school record for most wins in a single season. Butler advances to Thursday's second round against No. 9 Howard, Texas, at 3:30 p.m. CST. #buconation #bucosoftball #utahinmay