Xavier University Athletics

Xavier Faces Setback Against Butler
10.29.21 | Volleyball
Musketeers look to bounce back tomorrow
CINCINNATI, OHÂ - Xavier fought hard to keep it close, but Butler proved to be too much as they toppled the Musketeers by a score of 14-25, 22-25, 21-25.Â
Xavier moves to 5-6 in conference play while Butler improves to 7-4Â in the BIG EAST.
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• Delaney Hogan's 13 points, 11 kills, .292 hitting percentage and three blocks (one solo) were all the best for Xavier. She also leads Xavier with 180 kills this season.
• Norah Painter had an all-around impressive night, notching nine kills, nine digs, two blocks and an ace.
• Carrigan O'Reilly recorded a double-double with 29 assists (9.67 per set) to go with 14 digs. She also had three kills and a block. Now, O'Reilly sits at 1972 career assists, just 28 away from the 2,000 mark.
• Seniors Moriah Hopkins and Ellie Chaffee had six and five kills respectively. Chaffee also added two blocks on defense.
• Four Musketeers had double-digits dig totals tonight, led by MaryAnn O'Toole with 15. Following O' Reilly's 14 was Wolf's 13 and Overbeck's 12.
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• Xavier is back in action tomorrow at 4:00 pm ET against UConn live from Cintas Center.
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Xavier moves to 5-6 in conference play while Butler improves to 7-4Â in the BIG EAST.
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 NOTABLES |
• Delaney Hogan's 13 points, 11 kills, .292 hitting percentage and three blocks (one solo) were all the best for Xavier. She also leads Xavier with 180 kills this season.
• Norah Painter had an all-around impressive night, notching nine kills, nine digs, two blocks and an ace.
• Carrigan O'Reilly recorded a double-double with 29 assists (9.67 per set) to go with 14 digs. She also had three kills and a block. Now, O'Reilly sits at 1972 career assists, just 28 away from the 2,000 mark.
• Seniors Moriah Hopkins and Ellie Chaffee had six and five kills respectively. Chaffee also added two blocks on defense.
• Four Musketeers had double-digits dig totals tonight, led by MaryAnn O'Toole with 15. Following O' Reilly's 14 was Wolf's 13 and Overbeck's 12.
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 UP NEXT |
• Xavier is back in action tomorrow at 4:00 pm ET against UConn live from Cintas Center.
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Team Stats
Butler
XU
Kills
42
35
Errors
9
27
Attempts
127
134
Hitting %
.260
.060
Points
56
45
Assists
40
33
Aces
2
5
Blocks
12
5
Game Leaders
Players Mentioned
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