INDIANAPOLIS — The Bulldogs came up just short to UConn losing in three sets (25-15, 25-19, 25-14) in the first of four matches inside Hinkle Fieldhouse during the next two weeks. Abby Maesch led the team with 11 kills while Cora Taylor recorded 20 assists.
 
UConn 25-15
Three early kills from Abby Maesch helped kick off the match, but the Huskies would take a 5-3 lead. UConn then used two 4-0 spurts to jump to an 18-11 lead. The Huskies would then eventually close out the first set at 25-15. Maesch would finish with a set-high seven kills.

UConn 25-19
Butler began the second set on top using three straight kills from Elise Ward to take an early 5-1. UConn would come crawling back to take the lead at 8-7. A huge block by Destiny Cherry would give the Bulldogs the momentum they needed to take a 15-13 lead. Reese Bates then added consecutive serving aces to make the score 19-15. The Huskies then went on to score the next 10 points to steal Set 2 at 25-19.
 
UConn 25-14
The third set was all Huskies as they ran out to an early 9-3 lead. Maesch responded with back-to-back serving aces to cut the lead to 9-6. UConn would then use a 5-0 spurt to extend their lead to 16-8 and eventually secure the win at 25-14.

Stats of the Match
Abby Maesch's seven kills in the first set were the most by a Bulldog in a single set this season. Maesch would eventually finish with 11 kills while setting a new career-high with three serving aces in the match.

Inside The Box Score

• Maesch tied for the match-high 11 kills while adding three serving aces and three digs
• Cora Taylor led the team with 20 assists and seven digs
• Ward recorded eight kills and six digs
• Jersey Loyer tallied six digs and three assists

Up Next
The Dawgs will remain at home to face Providence on Sunday beginning at 1 PM.