Butler University Athletics

MILWAUKEE, Wis.  - The Butler Bulldogs fell to the Marquette Golden Eagles 3-0 on Saturday afternoon. With the loss, the Bulldogs slide to 10-11 overall and 4-5 in BIG EAST action. The Golden Eagles improve to 13-6 overall and 8-1 in conference action.
 
Bulldog Bites 

• Sarah Kempf recorded 19 assists and one dig.
• Chase Lemming registered 12 kills, including six in the third set. She also recorded three digs. 
• Raegan Durbin posted 10 digs and five kills.
• Jersey Loyer tallied eight digs. 
• Elise Ward marked six kills, four blocks, and two digs. 
• Ellery Rees totaled six kills.

 
On the Record with Head Coach Kyle Shondell
"Playing close with the BIG EAST's best team is promising, but when you're a point or two away in every set until winning time, you expect a better result. Our program is getting better,  but performing better in these matches is a must. I was thrilled with the effort we got from Ellery Rees on the right and happy to see Chase Lemming battle back in the third set after a few tough sets, but we've got to come out cleaner and more aggressive tomorrow."
 
Set 1 Marquette (25-21)
Butler opened the first set trading points with Marquette in the early moments of the frame. The Golden Eagles took a 15-12 edge at the halfway mark of the first set. However, the Bulldogs went on a 6-1 run behind kills from Zoe McDonald and Durbin, along with defense at the net from Ward and McDonald. Butler continued to pressure Marquette in the late moments of the set, but the Golden Eagles took set one 25-21.
 
Set 2 Marquette (25-20)
The Golden Eagles opened the second set trading points with the Bulldogs, as the score was tied at 8-8 early in the frame. Butler took a two-point lead behind kills from Ward and Lemming. However, Marquette took a 15-11 edge at the midway point. The Bulldogs continued to fight in the late moments of the set, but the Golden Eagles took set two 25-20. 
 
Set 3 Marquette (25-21)
Both sides traded points early in the third set. The Bulldogs continued to fight; however, the Golden Eagles pulled ahead to a 15-9 lead at the halfway point of the set. Butler strung together a 6-2 lead after the midway break behind kills from Lemming and Ward. Both sides traded points in the late moments of the set. However, Marquette fended off the Butler run and claimed the third set and overall match victory. 
 
Up Next 
Butler will make the short trip to Chicago to face DePaul on Sunday, Oct. 25. First serve is scheduled for 4 p.m. ET (3 p.m. CT). The Bulldogs will then return home to face St. John's at Hinkle Fieldhouse on Friday, Oct. 30. First serve is scheduled for 7 p.m.