Denver, CO - The Hofstra volleyball team suffered a three-set loss to Butler inDenver, CO - The Hofstra volleyball team suffered a three-set loss to Butler in the Pride's first match at the Denver Invitational. 

Set scores were 15-25, 14-25, and 21-25. 

Freshman Clara Bal led Hofstra with seven kills, while junior Yagmur Cinel and senior Zyare Abdul-Rahim each added six. 

Megan Sheridan and Mariah Grunze both tallied 10 kills for the Bulldogs. 

Sophomores Chiara Cucco and Beatriz Alves contributed 10 digs and 23 assists, respectively. 

Hofstra returns to the court this afternoon when it takes on Portland at 4 p.m. local time (6 p.m. EST). 

NOTES
- Hofstra is 1-1 all-time against Butler. It was the first meeting since 2007. 
- The 10 digs were the third time this season in double figures for Cucco. 
- Mairi Hadjipetrou saw her first collegiate action in the contest.  the Pride's first match at the Denver Invitational.