PROVIDENCE, R.I. - The Providence College volleyball team (12-9, 4-6 BIG EAST) defeated the University of Connecticut (8-15, 1-9 BIG EAST) in four sets (3-1) in BIG EAST action on Sunday, Oct. 25.
FIRST SET HIGHLIGHTS: The Friars took the opening set, 28-26.
- The Friars held an early 6-3 advantage.
- UConn responded with a four-point scoring run to take a 10-8 lead and force a Providence timeout.
- Both teams battled late in the set, but Providence came out on top, 28-26.
- Freshman Ava Dyer (Fort Worth, Texas) recorded a set-high six digs.
SECOND SET HIGHLIGHTS: UConn took set two, 25-18, to even the match, 1-1.
- A kill from senior Tori Otter (Rogers, Ark.) extended the Friars' early lead to 9-5.
- The Huskies went on a 9-2-point scoring run to take a 14-11 advantage and forced a Friars timeout.
- UConn maintained its lead and won the set, 25-18.
THIRD SET HIGHLIGHTS: Providence took set three, 25-22.
- Providence opened with a five-point run to take a 5-1 lead and force a UConn timeout.
- The Huskies battled back and equalized the score (6-6).
- The Friars regained the lead (12-6) following a six-point run.
- Providence maintained the lead and won the set, 25-22.
- The Friars outhit the Huskies .342 to .128.
FOURTH SET HIGHLIGHTS: The Friars took set four, 25-23, to secure the match, 3-1.
- The Huskies took a 9-6 advantage early and forced a Providence timeout.
- Senior Macy Taylor (Rowlett, Texas) recorded a service ace to even the score for the Friars (13-13).
- Providence went on a four-point run to take the lead (18-14).
- Both teams traded points late in the set, but the Friars won the set (25-23) and secured the match.
- Providence recorded four service aces throughout this set.
MATCH NOTES:
- The Friars were strong on offense, outhitting the Huskies .262 to .183.
- Freshman Aubrey Easterwood (Dallas, Texas) led Providence with 10 kills on 13 attempts for a match-high .769 hitting percentage.
- Dyer led Providences' defense with 18 digs throughout the match.
- Providence dominated at the net, outblocking UConn 12.0-5.0.
WHAT'S NEXT: The Friars return to action next weekend on Friday, Oct. 30, to host Georgetown University at 5:00 p.m in Alumni Hall.
-GO FRIARS!-