PROVIDENCE R.I. – Providence College middle blocker
Aubrey Easterwood (Dallas, Texas) was named BIG EAST Freshman of the Week, as announced by the league on Monday, Oct. 19. This is Easterwood's second major weekly award of the year and her fourth time being given weekly honors. Sophomore
Tori Otter also was recognized on the BIG EAST Weekly Honor Roll.Â
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The freshman was a threat at the net this past weekend recording 19 total blocks (three solo, 16 assisted) and 2.38 blocks per set. She also produced on the attack for the Friars notching eight kills and a .300 hitting percentage throughout their two BIG EAST road wins. Easterwood ranks second in NCAA Division I in total blocks (112) and fourth nationally in blocks per set (1.67).Â
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Otter notched 21 kills and 2.63 kills per set on the weekend, including 14 kills against Butler on Oct. 17. She also held the Friars' top hitting percentage of .417. Otter recorded 26.0 points throughout the two matches and had a career high 17.0 points against Butler.Â
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WHAT'S NEXT… The Friars return to action, Friday, Oct. 23, in Omaha Neb. to face Creighton University.  The game is scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m. (ET) and will be streamed on ESPN+.Â
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-GO FRIARS!-
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