University of Connecticut Athletics
University of Connecticut
8-12,1-6Big East
Butler
10-9,4-3Big East
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UConn | 17 | 18 | 16 | 0 |
| Butler | 25 | 25 | 25 | 3 |
UConn Drops Road Match to Butler
10/16/2026 8:47:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - UConn volleyball fell 3-0 on the road to Butler on Friday evening. The Huskies held a 6-4 advantage in total blocks, led by Jordyn Hughes with six blocks.
UConn stayed close early in the first set, pulling within 11-10 on a Courtney Grayson kill. Butler created separation midway through the set as the Huskies committed attack and service errors. Hailey Maes recorded three kills in the set, including back-to-back points late, but Butler closed out the set, 25-17.
The Huskies remained within a point deep into the second set. Maggie Carley served an ace to tie the score at 6-6 before Hughes recorded a block to give UConn a 7-6 lead. Sydney Borowy added kills to bring the Huskies within one at 14-13 and 16-15. Butler responded with four consecutive points to take a 20-15 lead and held on to win the set, 25-18.
In the third set, Audrey Jensen's service ace gave UConn an 11-9 advantage, but Butler answered with seven straight points to take a 16-11 lead. Olivia Pasternak served an ace to help the Huskies cut the deficit to 16-13, and Hughes added a kill later in the set. Butler closed out the match with a 25-16 third-set victory.
Hughes led the Huskies with six blocks, including four solo blocks, and added four kills for a team-high nine points. Isabella Sohl finished with a team-best 13 assists and two digs, while Grace Maria recorded a team-high seven digs, two kills and a service ace.
UConn continues its road trip tomorrow, Oct. 17, against Xavier. First serve is set for 6 p.m.
