Box Score CINCINNATI – Xavier volleyball won its third straight match on Thursday night, defeating Butler in five sets (25-23, 24-26, 25-22, 23-25, 15-13) at Cintas Center.
The Musketeers (14-11, 8-4 BIG EAST) took the season series with the Bulldogs (16-12, 5-7 BIG EAST) and improved to 17-12 all-time against Butler. Xavier also defeated the Bulldogs in five sets earlier this season on Oct. 8.
• Abbey Bessler led three Xavier players with 10 or more kills with 19. The senior outside hitter added 12 digs for her 11th double-double of the year.