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Fall sports still competitive in Big East

Butler’s first fall sports season in the Big East Conference is coming to a close. Fans may have wondered going into the new league how the athletic program would handle its competition. Would the other schools the Bulldogs now compete with be too much for Butler teams to contend with? The answer for the fall

Volleyball: Butler sweeps weekend matches

JOHN YELEY| STAFF REPORTER The Butler volleyball team enjoyed an undefeated weekend on the road, improving to 21-6 overall (8-4 Big East) and continuing its dominant play in the Big East. The Bulldogs first traveled to Pennsylvania Saturday, successfully sweeping Villanova (25-7, 25-18, 25-17) thanks to the sharp play by Butler’s middle-blockers. Senior Maggie Harbison

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

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