The Bulldogs dropped a three-match decision to Portland in the team's final outing of the Denver Invitational in Colorado.

Portland won the match by a score of 25-20, 25-20, 25-13.

With the result, Butler is now 4-2 on the season, while Portland improves to 5-1.
 
SET 1: Portland 25-20
Portland closed the set strong with an 8-4 run that turned a tight 17-16 lead into a 25-20 victory. Charity Bradley had five kills for Portland in the set. Mariah Grunze matched that total for Butler.

SET 2: Portland 25-20
The second set was tied 14-14 before Portland rattled off five straight points to take control. Portland hit .286 in the frame. Grunze had six kills for the Bulldogs.

SET 3: Portland 25-13
Portland got out to an 8-3 lead and held an advantage until the final point. Butler was limited to -.030 hitting in the set.
 
STAT OF THE MATCH: Portland hit .262 for the match, while holding the Bulldogs to a .094 clip.  
 
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE:

• Grunze led the Bulldogs with 13 kills.
• Jaymeson Kinley had a team-best 10 digs.
• Setter Cora Taylor had 21 assists for Butler.
• Portland had a 7-3 advantage in blocks.
• Maui Robins led a balanced Portland attack with 10 kills.
• Butler went 1-2 on the weekend, sweeping Hofstra and losing to host Denver Friday.

UP NEXT: The Bulldogs will head to Idaho for the Boise State Tournament. The Bulldogs will play a total of three matches over two days, beginning Friday afternoon against the host Broncos.