Sept. 17, 2009

Butler Sweeps Penguins in Horizon League, Home Opener

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Youngstown -- Butler outhit Youngstown State .294 to .082 behind 16 kills and 16 digs from Porshia Allen to spoil the Penguins' Horizon League and home openers on Thursday evening.

Butler hit .441 in the opening set and never looked back, winning 25-16, 25-17, 25-20. The Penguins, who led the Horizon League in blocks entering the match, were able to block only three Butler attacks.

Ruth Boscaljon had 10 kills for Youngstown State, but she was the only Penguin to finish with more than four. Jessica Wolfe added 12 kills and Maureen Bamiro had 10 to back up Allen.

Brittany Grove had a career-high 12 digs to lead the Penguins defensively.

Butler, also playing its Horizon League opener, improved to 9-5 overall and 1-0 in league play. YSU dropped to 2-7 overall and 0-1.

The Penguins will play host to Valparaiso on Friday at 7 p.m.