Georgetown loses at Butler after taking opening set

Georgetown won the first set but lost the next three in a 3–1 defeat at Butler on Saturday, September 26, at Hinkle Fieldhouse.

The Hoyas took the opener 25–21 before Butler won 25–10, 25–18 and 25–16. Georgetown fell to 8–5 overall and 0–2 in Big East play; Butler improved to 8–6 and 2–0.

Dionna Mitchell led Georgetown with 11 kills. Berkeley Ploder added eight kills on .500 hitting and five total blocks. Juleigh Urbina finished with 20 assists, three aces and nine digs, while Bella McGirr had 13 digs.

Butler outhit Georgetown .298 to .097 and held a 55–32 edge in kills. The Hoyas host UConn on October 2 and Providence on October 3.

Sources: Official match report.

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