DENVER, Colo. --The Pilots secured a three-set sweep (25-20, 25-20, 25-13) over the Butler Bulldogs Saturday at Hamilton Gymnasium. The win improved the Pilots' overall record to 5-1 on the season.

Maui Robins finished with 10 kills on the day to lead the Pilots attack while finishing with a hitting percentage of .45. Defensively, Portland had three players reach double figures in digs, including 16 from Grace Zilbert's, 12 from Noelani Helm and 10 from Keilani Mumolo.

Game Notes

• Portland had three players in double figures in digs.
• Marleena Catalan had a team-high two aces in the win.
• Portland never trailed on the way to winning the first set 25-20.
• Maui Robins had a team-high 10 kills for Portland.
• Portland got a match-high 16 digs from Grace Zilbert.
• Portland attackers were helped by a match-high 23 assists from Noelani Helm.

How It Happened

SET 1 | The Pilots scored the first point and never trailed to secure the first set 25-20. Portland led by as many as five points at 21-16 before closing out the set, collecting 16 kills in the process.

SET 2 | Portland continued to roll after a set-one win by earning a 25-20 victory in set number two. The Pilots never trailed by more than five points and grabbed the advantage for good at 14-13 in a set that showcased four lead changes before the Pilots took over in the second half. Portland's front row had a solid defensive performance, blocking four Butler attacks in the set.

SET 3 | Portland finished off the match in a 3-0 sweep after winning set three. The Pilots took control of the set early when the score was 3-2 and never looked back to win 25-13. Portland ended on a strong note, opening up its biggest lead of the set, 12 points, to finish off the set. The Portland offense was also boosted from four aces.