Providence College Athletics

Saturday, November 12
Providence, R.I.
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11-16,3-12Big East

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Emma Nelson spiking the ball over the net during the 2022 season
Photo by: Keith Nordstrom

Volleyball Drops 3-0 Decision To No. 17 Marquette

11/12/2022 3:02:00 PM | Women's Volleyball

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Brielle Mullally posted a double-double.

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Providence College volleyball team fell to the nationally ranked Marquette Golden Eagles in straight sets on Saturday, Nov. 12 in Alumni Hall. 
 
FIRST SET HIGHLIGHTS: Marquette won the first set, 25-15.
  • After an early 5-1 lead by the Golden Eagles, the Friars were able to cut the deficit to two, scoring three of the next four points (6-4).
  • Marquette pulled ahead again, notching a five-point lead (12-7), leading to a Providence timeout.
  • Out of the break, the lead ballooned to 10 (20-10).
  • The Friars earned four straight points to cut the deficit to six (20-14), but it wasn't enough to overcome the Marquette lead. The Golden Eagles closed the set with a 25-15 win.
  • Shaliyah Rhoden (Rowlett, Texas) and Emma Nelson (West Chester, Pa.) paced the Friar offense, recording three kills apiece.
  • Three Friars collected five digs, including Brielle Mullally (Garden Grove, Calif.), Sammie Ruggles (North Olmsted, Ohio) and Mackenzie Taylor (Holbrook, N.Y.)

SECOND SET HIGHLIGHTS: Marquette took the second set, 25-21, for a 2-0 edge in the match.
  • The beginning of the set had the teams trading points, leading to an early 8-8 tie.
  • From this point, the Friars scored three straight points, giving them an 11-8 lead and forcing a Marquette timeout.
  • Providence continued its run out of the break, expanding its lead to six (16-10). The Friars' 5-2 run was highlighted by two kills from Kayla Grant (Rowlett, Texas).
  • Marquette was able to close the deficit at 20 and continue its run to take the set 25-21.
  • Nelson led the way with six kills, hitting .545.
  • Mullally and Ruggles each added five assists. Mullally also collected five digs.
 
THIRD SET HIGHLIGHTS: Marquette took the match after a 25-13 win in the third set.
  • Providence started the third set with four straight points out of the gate. Marquette responded with four of its own, leading to a 4-4 tie early on.
  • The Friars took a timeout after Marquette started to separate itself (9-5).
  • The lead ballooned to 10 (16-6) forcing a second Providence timeout.
  • Marquette maintained control to win the set 25-13.
  • Grant notched two blocks and a kill.

MATCH NOTES: 
  • Mullally posted a double-double with 10 assists and 10 digs.
  • Nelson recorded a match-best 11 kills.
  • Taylor led the Friar defense with 11 digs.

RECORDS:
Providence: 11-16 (3-12 BIG EAST)
Marquette: 23-2 (14-1 BIG EAST)
 
WHAT'S NEXT:
Providence will welcome DePaul to Alumni Hall on Sunday, Nov. 13 at 1:00 p.m. Before the match, the Friars will honor seven members of the program in a senior ceremony.
 
 
- GO FRIARS! -
 

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Team Stats

Marq
PROV
Kills
39
28
Errors
11
17
Attempts
93
96
Hitting %
.301
.115
Points
51
35
Assists
35
25
Aces
8
3
Blocks
4
4

Game Leaders

10

Emma Nelson

Kills
11
Aces
0
Blocks
1
17

Kayla Grant

Kills
5
Aces
0
Blocks
4
7

Brielle Mullally

Kills
4
Aces
0
Blocks
3
14

Shaliyah Rhoden

Kills
4
Aces
0
Blocks
0

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