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Saturday, September 10
Providence, R.I.
5:30 PM
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Providence College Volleyball Downs Holy Cross In Straight Sets
9/10/2022 8:03:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
Brielle Mullally and Kayla Grant were selected to the All-Tournament Team; Emma Nelson named MVP.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Providence College volleyball team defeated Holy Cross in straight sets to close out the 17th Annual Friar Volleyball Classic on Sept. 10 in Providence, R.I. The Friars claimed the tournament title with a 3-0 record.
FIRST SET HIGHLIGHTS: Providence took set one, 25-22.
- After a strong start from the Crusaders, Providence rallied back to tie the set, 11-11.
- The Friars remained solid through the set with key plays made by Mackenzie Taylor (Holbrook, N.Y.) to keep the lead.
- Taylor paced the Friars defensively, collecting eight digs.
- Shaliyah Rhoden (Rowlett, Texas) registered five kills.
SECOND SET HIGHLIGHTS: The Friars dominated set two, 25-11.
- The Friars maintained the lead for the majority of the set.
- Taylor notched five more digs, reaching double-digits in the match.
- Emma Nelson (West Chester, Pa.) and Rhoden recorded three kills apiece.
- Brielle Mullally (Garden Grove, Calif.) and Sammie Ruggles (North Olmsted, Ohio) accounted for seven assists.
THIRD SET HIGHLIGHTS: Providence closed out the victory with a 25-9 victory in the third.
- The Friars led the Crusaders in the set wire-to-wire.
- Mullally tallied four kills. Nelson and Grant added three apiece.
- Taylor collected three digs for a team-best 16 in the match.
- Ruggles notched six assists, giving her 15 in the match.
MATCH NOTES:
- Mullally posted a double-double with 11 assists and 10 digs.
- Both Mullally and Nelson notched eight kills apiece, hitting a team-best .333.
- Rhoden led the team in kills and block assists with nine and four, respectfully.
- Kayla Grant added five kills and three block assists.
- The Friars went 3-0 on the weekend.
- Emma Nelson, Brielle Mullally and Kayla Grant were selected to the 17th Annual Friar Classic All-Tournament Team. Emma Nelson received MVP honors.
WHAT'S NEXT… The Friars will head to Philadelphia on September 16th for the Penn Invitational. Providence will play Temple University, George Washington University and University of Pennsylvania. Following this tournament, the Friars will begin BIG EAST play at St. John's on Sept. 23 at 7:00 p.m.
- GO FRIARS! -
FIRST SET HIGHLIGHTS: Providence took set one, 25-22.
- After a strong start from the Crusaders, Providence rallied back to tie the set, 11-11.
- The Friars remained solid through the set with key plays made by Mackenzie Taylor (Holbrook, N.Y.) to keep the lead.
- Taylor paced the Friars defensively, collecting eight digs.
- Shaliyah Rhoden (Rowlett, Texas) registered five kills.
SECOND SET HIGHLIGHTS: The Friars dominated set two, 25-11.
- The Friars maintained the lead for the majority of the set.
- Taylor notched five more digs, reaching double-digits in the match.
- Emma Nelson (West Chester, Pa.) and Rhoden recorded three kills apiece.
- Brielle Mullally (Garden Grove, Calif.) and Sammie Ruggles (North Olmsted, Ohio) accounted for seven assists.
THIRD SET HIGHLIGHTS: Providence closed out the victory with a 25-9 victory in the third.
- The Friars led the Crusaders in the set wire-to-wire.
- Mullally tallied four kills. Nelson and Grant added three apiece.
- Taylor collected three digs for a team-best 16 in the match.
- Ruggles notched six assists, giving her 15 in the match.
MATCH NOTES:
- Mullally posted a double-double with 11 assists and 10 digs.
- Both Mullally and Nelson notched eight kills apiece, hitting a team-best .333.
- Rhoden led the team in kills and block assists with nine and four, respectfully.
- Kayla Grant added five kills and three block assists.
- The Friars went 3-0 on the weekend.
- Emma Nelson, Brielle Mullally and Kayla Grant were selected to the 17th Annual Friar Classic All-Tournament Team. Emma Nelson received MVP honors.
WHAT'S NEXT… The Friars will head to Philadelphia on September 16th for the Penn Invitational. Providence will play Temple University, George Washington University and University of Pennsylvania. Following this tournament, the Friars will begin BIG EAST play at St. John's on Sept. 23 at 7:00 p.m.
- GO FRIARS! -
Team Stats
HolyCr
PROV
Kills
19
34
Errors
20
13
Attempts
92
99
Hitting %
-.011
.212
Points
24
51
Assists
18
30
Aces
1
11
Blocks
4
6
Game Leaders
Kills-Aces-Blocks
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9
Aces
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Blocks
4
Kills
8
Aces
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Blocks
2
Kills
8
Aces
0
Blocks
0
Kills
5
Aces
0
Blocks
3
Players Mentioned
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