Sunday, October 25
Providence, R.I.
4:00 PM

Providence College

12-9,4-6Big East

3
vs
1

University of Connecticut

8-15,1-9Big East

Team
1
2
3
4
Final F
UConn262522231
Providence281825253
Volleyball vs. Seton Hall group huddle after scoring a point

10/25/2026 7:36:00 PM | Women's Volleyball

Aubrey Easterwood led the Friars’ offense with 10 kills and a match-high .769 hitting percentage.

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!-

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Team Stats

UConn
PROV
Kills
56
49
Errors
28
12
Attempts
153
141
Hitting %
.183
.262
Points
73.0
69.0
Assists
49
43
Aces
12
8
Blocks
5
12

Game Leaders

Kills
11
Aces
0
Blocks
4
Kills
10
Aces
1
Blocks
2
Kills
10
Aces
3
Blocks
7
Kills
8
Aces
0
Blocks
4
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