INDIANAPOLIS – The Creighton Bluejays recorded a 3-0 win at Hinkle Fieldhouse on Sunday afternoon with a sweep over Butler (25-21, 25-22, 25-17). The Bulldogs will head into the final weekend of the regular season with a 9-7 record against BIG EAST foes.
How It Happened
Creighton broke an 18-18 tie in the first set to claim a 25-21 win.
Megan Sheridan tied the game at 18-18 with a kill off a feed from
Megan Ramseyer. Creighton responded by scoring four of the next five points to build a 22-19 advantage. Madelyn Cole would get Creighton to set point and an attack error would end the frame to give the visitors a lead.
Set two was tight at the start with the teams coming together at 10-10. Creighton would score the next two points and never give the lead back. BU made some noise at 19-17, but couldn't turn the corner to tie the match. Creighton would head into the break 2-0 after a 25-22 victory.
A 6-0 scoring run in the third set would be the story as Creighton took a slim one point advantage and turned that into a 15-8 lead. Brittany Witt had the hot hand with the serve that allowed the scoring spree. Witt led Creighton with 19 total digs. The offense was provided by Keeley Davis and her match-high 16 kills.
Inside the Box Score
- Butler had seven service errors and zero aces.
- There were 17 ties and eight lead changes on Sunday.
- Butler recorded 14 team blocks compared to just three by Creighton.
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Anna Logan had seven kills, 11 digs and four blocks vs. Creighton.
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Melody Davidson tallied seven blocks for BU.
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Rillian Dennis impacted the match with five blocks.
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Elizabeth LaBue led Butler with 13 digs.
Stat of the Game
Brooke Gregory led Butler with 11 kills and a .350 attack percentage. She added six blocks.
What's Next
Butler will play Xavier twice to end the 2019 regular season. The first matchup will be played at the Cintas Center on Friday, Nov. 22 at 7 PM. The following day, Butler will host Xavier at 6 PM.