Butler will travel to Milwaukee, Wis., to face Marquette on Saturday. The Bulldogs will then take the short trip to Chicago to face DePaul on Sunday. 
 
Saturday, Oct. 24, at Marquette at 2 p.m. ET | 1 p.m. CT    
Sunday, Oct. 25, at DePaul at 4 p.m. ET | 3 p.m. CT
 
Butler Recently 

• The Bulldogs moved to 10-10 over the weekend with a win over UConn and a loss to Providence. 
• Butler is now 4-4 in BIG EAST play after starting 3-0 in conference action for the first time in program history. 
• Raegan Durbin totaled 28 kills this past weekend, posting 10 against UConn and 18 against Providence.  
• The Bulldogs registered 13 service aces in a three-set win against UConn
• Despite falling in five sets, Butler outpaced Providence in both kills (60-47) and assists (56-43). 

 
Bulldog Bits 

• Jersey Loyer anchors the defense with a team-high 296 digs. Loyer ranks sixth in the BIG EAST with 4.05 digs/set.
• Sarah Kempf directs the offense, leading the Bulldogs in assists this season with 288. She splits time with Ava Hunter, who has 266 assists this season. 
• Durbin paces the Bulldogs in kills this season with 171.
• Carly Slusser controls the net with 68 blocks. 

 
Scouting Marquette 
The Golden Eagles are 12-6 overall and 7-1 in the BIG EAST in 2026. Last week, Marquette won two weekend conference matches against St. John's and Seton Hall. Carson Tyler leads the Golden Eagles in kills with 251. Luanna Markus leads Marquette in assists with 667. Emi Juric leads the Golden Eagles with 245 digs. Molly Wegle leads Marquette in blocks with 81. Marquette leads the all-time series 24-3, with Butler's last win coming in the 20-21 season. 
 
Scouting DePaul 
The Blue Demons are 14-5 overall and 6-2 in the BIG EAST in 2026. Last week, DePaul won two BIG EAST matches with victories over Seton Hall and St. John's. Kendall Timme leads the Blue Demons in kills with 251. Leonor Polezzi leads DePaul in assists with 637. Nora Mannion leads the Blue Demons in digs with 188. Jade Dudley-Epps leads DePaul in blocks with 69. Butler leads the all-time series 17-8, with DePaul's last win coming in the 2025 season. 
 
Up Next
Butler will return home for the next two matches. The Bulldogs will face St. John's on Friday, Oct. 30, at Hinkle Fieldhouse. First serve is scheduled for 7 p.m. The Bulldogs will then face off against Seton Hall on Saturday, Oct. 31, at Hinkle Fieldhouse. First serve is scheduled for 7 p.m.