AUBURN, Ala. – Butler took a 3-0 setback to New Mexico State in the 2019 season opener (25-14, 25-18, 25-17). Anna Logan led the team with eight kills in her first live action since the 2017 season.
 
How It Happened
New Mexico State won in straight-sets to move Butler to 0-1 at the start of the regular season. The Aggies hit .236 as a team compared to .074 from BU.
 
Key Moment
New Mexico State scored five-straight points to finish off the first set and take momentum into the second. There were no leads changes in set two as the Aggies moved ahead 2-0.
 
Inside the Box Score
Anna Logan led Butler with eight kills. She took a majority of the swings for the Bulldogs, accounting for 35 of the 94 total.
 
Stat of the Game
New Mexico State posted eight service aces to go along with just six errors. Butler had just two aces and were hit with 11 errors.
 
Coach Quote
"New Mexico State served very tough against us and hit for a high percentage," Head Coach Sharon Clark stated after the match. "We were not able to settle down in the opener. Our nerves showed throughout the match, and it resulted in a tremendous amount of unforced errors. You can't beat anyone else, when you beat yourself."
 
What's Next
Butler will play Tennessee State tonight in the War Eagle Invite. Opening serve is set for 6 PM.