JOHN YELEY | STAFF REPORTER The Butler volleyball team turned its luck around this weekend to break a two-match losing streak that followed the Bulldogs into Friday. The squad improved its record to 18-5, including 5-3 in the Big East Conference as the Bulldogs picked up two important wins on the road to stay competitive…
Volleyball team’s win streak comes to a skid
The Butler volleyball team took its hot streak to Cincinnati Friday and lost to Xavier in a close five-set match (22-25, 28-26, 25-13, 25-27, 9-15). The Musketeers took the first set down to the wire. A kill by Xavier freshman outside-hitter Abbey Bessler put the Musketeers at set point. This was followed by another kill…
Butler splits weekend matches
JOHN YELEY | STAFF REPORTER The Butler volleyball team improved to 13-3 on Saturday, sweeping the Division III Marian Knights in three straight sets (25-6, 25-12, 25-13) at Hinkle Fieldhouse. The local showdown allowed the squad to end the weekend on a positive note after losing its Big East debut against Xavier Friday. Junior middle…
Volleyball wins Butler Classic
JOHN YELEY | STAFF REPORTER The Butler women’s volleyball team concluded a dominating run Saturday in the Butler Classic. The Bulldogs (12-2) swept the Toledo Rockets for the championship title in three sets (25-21, 25-18, 25-16). “It feels great to win the Butler Classic,” coach Sharon Clark said. “I think it’s a perfect ending to…
Volleyball picks up win against Wright State
JOHN YELEY | STAFF REPORTER The Butler volleyball team defeated Wright State 3-0 Tuesday night. Last weekend the Bulldogs took their scorching start to the desert. The Bulldogs (6-1) left the Arizona Classic tournament successful, despite an ominous opening night in Tucson. The squad was dealt its first defeat of the year Friday, getting swept by…
Volleyball: Bulldogs off to perfect start
BY JOHN YELEY | STAFF REPORTER The Butler volleyball team is 4-0 after beating Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis in five games last night. Butler beat the Jaguars 25-21, 28-30, 23-25, 26-24, 15-9 behind 20 kills and 17 digs from junior Belle Obert. Butler trailed IUPUI 24-23 in the fourth set, before scoring three straight to keep…
Volleyball prepares for season opener
BY JOHN YELEY | STAFF SPORTS REPORTER Volleyball coach Sharon Clark, Butler’s all-time winningest coach in the sport, will begin her ninth season at the helm as the team kicks off its 2013 regular season with the Cincinnati Invitational on Aug. 30. Clark said this season may have a different feel as the club makes its…