Providence College Volleyball Secures A Sweep Against The Crusaders To Secure The 21st Annual Friars Classic Trophy

PROVIDENCE R.I.- The Providence College volleyball team (7-1) defeated Holy Cross (5-6) in straight sets on Saturday, Sept. 12, to close out the 21^st Annual Friar Classic.

FIRST SET HIGHLIGHTS: Friars took set one, 25-19.

Providence went on a 7-1 run to claim a 15-9 lead.
The Crusaders got within three (18-21) and forced a Friars timeout.
Senior Miller McDonald (Dallas, Texas) notched three service aces.
Senior Macy Taylor (Rowlett, Texas) led the team with eight digs.

SECOND SET HIGHLIGHTS: Providence took set two, 25-20.

Both teams traded points early to reach an 8-8 tie.
Providence trailed by four on two occasions before making a run to tie the set (16-16).
The Friars used a 7-2 run to win the match 25-20.
McDonald had seven assists.

THIRD SET HIGHLIGHTS: Friars took set three 25-20 to secure a sweep.

The score was tied 14-14 after the Friars went on an 8-1 run.
Providence went on a 10-1 run and gained a 22-18 advantage.
McDonald had her second-consecutive seven assist set.
Senior Shea Dupuis (Richardson, Texas) led the team with four kills.

MATCH NOTES:

Freshman Ava Dyer (Fort Worth, Texas) led the team with 17 digs.
The Friars had eight service aces in the match.
Sophomore Tori Otter (Rogers, Ark.) led the team with 9 kills.
McDonald led the team with 17 assists.
Freshman Aubrey Easterwood (Dallas, Texas) was awarded Most Outstanding Player.
Dyer and Otter earned a spot on the All-Tournament Team.

WHAT'S NEXT: The Friars return action next weekend (Sep. 18-19) at the Harvard Tournament in Cambridge, Mass. Providence will face Harvard University (Sep. 18) at 6:00 p.m. and Sacred Heart University (Sep. 19) at 6:00 p.m.

-GO FRIARS!-

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Providence College Volleyball Secures A Sweep Against The Crusaders To Secure The 21st Annual Friars Classic Trophy

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