The Bulldogs earned a road win before they head home for the rest of the weekend. Butler moved to 8-2 on the year.
Butler volleyball takes two at Kent State University
The Butler Bulldogs extend a four-game win streak by sweeping two matches at the Golden Flashes Invite.
Butler volleyball concludes season with a sweep against DePaul
Butler volleyball swept DePaul in order to close out their season. The Bulldogs were eliminated from postseason play after losing to Marquette two days earlier. They ended the season with a 20-14 record.
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…
Volleyball splits weekend matches
BRENDAN KING | STAFF REPORTER The Butler volleyball team hosted two home matches this weekend against No. 16 Marquette and DePaul. Butler split the two matches going 1-1 this weekend. Butler lost to Marquette 3-1 and defeated DePaul 3-0. In the Marquette match, Butler kept every set close while fighting to try and gain an…
Volleyball improves to 18-5 on the season
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…
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…