Creighton swept Butler, 3-0, on Senior Day at Hinkle Fieldhouse, extending its BIG EAST record to 12-2. Butler honored seniors Elise Ward, Sawyer Jones and Kaylee Finnegan, but fell to 11-15 overall and 5-9 in conference play. The Bulldogs made a push in the third set but couldn’t close the gap.

By the Numbers
  • Creighton won 25-20, 25-14 and 25-19.
  • Butler is 11-15 overall and 5-9 in the BIG EAST; Creighton is 17-9 and 12-2.
  • Chase Lemming led Butler with 9 kills; Kaylee Finnegan had 10 assists and 8 digs.
Yes, But

Butler showed promise with early leads and scoring runs, including a 7-4 start in the third set. Creighton answered with timely runs and maintained control, as Butler’s coach said the team needed to find better ways to pressure opponents.

State of Play
  • Butler has two conference matches remaining, both on the road.
  • The Bulldogs visit Providence before facing UConn in Storrs.
What's Next

Butler closes its conference schedule with matches against Providence and UConn next weekend, seeking to finish the season with stronger play on both sides of the ball.

Bottom Line

Senior Day ended in a sweep, leaving Butler two chances to turn its coach’s call for greater pressure into a stronger finish.