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Butler Volleyball upsets No. 24 Marquette 3-2 in weekend split

Megan Sheridan and Amina Shackelford attempt to block in Butler’s win over Marian earlier this season. Butler upset No. 24 Marquette on Friday, 3-2. Photo by Butlersports.com.

SAMANTHA HARTMAN | SPORTS REPORTER | sehartma@butler.edu

Butler volleyball shocked then-No. 24 Marquette at home Friday, March 5, upsetting them 3-2. Less than 24 hours later, the Golden Eagles came prepared to fight back as they swept the Bulldogs, 0-3. The Bulldogs are now 4-6 overall and 1-3 in Big East play.

The Bulldogs took an early lead Friday night, winning the first set 25-19 with a big six-point streak to take the lead after being tied 15-15.