Volleyball extends Conference win streak to 22-games with five-set thriller over Colby
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Colby
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25 | 17 | 25 | 20 | 12 | 2 |
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Butler
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19 | 25 | 21 | 25 | 15 | 3 |
Team Stats
Colby
| Game Statistics | Colby | Butler |
|---|---|---|
| Hitting % | .212 | .239 |
| Blocks | 12.0 | 4.0 |
| Digs | 93 | 96 |
| Aces | 2 | 10 |
The Butler Grizzlies preserved a 21 game conference win streak as well as a 17 game home win streak in a thriller, as the Grizzlies had to come from behind twice, forcing a fifth set and defeating the Colby Trojans for the second time this season, 3-2 (17-25, 25-16, 20-25, 25-20, 15-12).
The Grizzlies have now won eight straight matches and improve to 8-4 on the season and 4-0 in conference play.
After staying alive in the fourth set, the Grizzlies were face with a decisive fifth set in front of a fantastic Power Plant crowd. Ivy Fink was clutch, earning four kills in the last set to power the Grizzlies home. Rainey Aven chipped in with two kills and a huge ace that forced Colby into a timeout.
The Trojans did end a Grizzly run of six straight home matches without losing a set, but the winning streaks are now extended to 22 matches in conference play without a loss, and 18 matches at home without a loss dating back to two seasons to the Spring 2021 volleyball season.
Butler will have a week off before returning to home action, as Garden City will make their way to the Power Plant next Wednesday at 6:00pm.