The Barton Community College volleyball team went down in straight sets Saturday night at the Barton Gym to conference leader Butler Community College 25-23, 25-17, and 25-22.
Barton slips to 1-3 in conference play and 12-3 on the year while Butler, the defending region champions and receiving votes in the latest poll, solidify their current place atop the standings at 6-0 on their tenth straight win improving to 10-4.
The Cougars will next head to Colby, Kansas, for a Wednesday 6:30 p.m. match at Colby Community College before a two-match home stand beginning Monday hosting 17th ranked Hutchinson Community College followed by Garden City Community College coming to the Barton Gym on Wednesday.