Butler University Athletics

INDIANAPOLIS - Butler defeated the Ohio Bobcats 3-0 (25-22, 25-14, 25-10) on Saturday evening in Butler's third home game of the season. With this win, Butler improves to 5-1 on the season while Ohio slides to 4-2
 
Bulldog Bites 

• Jersey Loyer directed the defense with 13 digs.  
• Sawyer Jones led the squad with seven kills, four recorded in the opening set. She also tallied five blocks and one assist.  
• Zoe McDonald recorded six kills spread evenly across three sets; she also recorded five blocks and four digs.
• Maria Nix tallied six kills, three coming in the third set; she also recorded one block.
• Carly Slusser recorded two kills; she also tallied five blocks. Slusser was also named Co-MVP for the Indy Invitational.

 
On the Record with Head Coach Kyle Shonell
The Ohio team, with a 4-1 record and top-five offensive efficiency in the country, faced Butler, who also had a 4-1 record. Butler delivered an impressive defensive performance, holding the Ohio team to a negative offensive efficiency (-0.030), a significant achievement in Butler volleyball history. The team excelled in blocking and serving, showcasing a high level of focus and effort throughout the match, which I considered one of the most impressive defensive displays in Butler's history.
 
Set 1 Butler (25-22)
Both sides opened set one trading points back and forth as the Bulldogs took a one-point lead (15-14) at the halfway point. The Bulldogs continued to trade points with the Bobcats throughout the set. The Bulldogs took set one with a three-point swing to close it out 25-22.
 
Set 2 Butler (25-14)
The Bulldogs opened the second set on an 11-4 run behind two kills from Nix. The Bulldogs led 15-9 at the halfway point of the second frame. The Bulldogs went on a ten-to-five run to close out the second set 25-14.
 
Set 3 Butler (25-10)
The Bulldogs carried the momentum from set two, leading 15-6 at the halfway point in set three. Bulldogs continued to put pressure on the Bobcats. Butler came out on fire, with another ten-to-three run to close out set three for a Butler match victory.     
 
Indy Invitational Awards 
Co- MVP

• Marshall - Beatrice Ceccarelli
• Butler University - Carly Slusser

All Tournament 

• Akron - Delaney Gash
• Youngstown State - Kylie Surratt
• Marshall - Beatrice Ceccarelli
• IU Indianapolis - Jillian Tippman
• Ohio University - Bailey Blair
• Butler University - Carly Slusser

 
Up Next 
The Bulldogs will be in action Tuesday, Sept. 8, at 7 p.m.| 6 p.m. CT, on the road, where they will face Northwestern. After that, the Bulldogs will return home and face Bellarmine on Thursday, Sept. 10, at 7 p.m. at Hinkle Fieldhouse.