Providence College Athletics

Friday, November 22
Villanova, Pa.
6:00 PM

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8-20,1-16Big East

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Villanova

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Kayla Grant serving the ball in a game at Providence against DePaul Action Shot during the 2024 season

Volleyball Defeated By Villanova In Straight Sets

11/22/2024 7:44:00 PM | Women's Volleyball

Box Score

The Friars will return to action against St. John’s On Saturday, Nov. 23 at 5:00 p.m.

VILLANOVA, PA.– The Providence College volleyball team was defeated by Villanova, 3-0, in BIG EAST action on Friday, Nov. 22 in Villanova, Pa. The Friars dropped to 8-20 overall (1-16 BIG EAST), while Villanova improved to 16-12 (9-8) BIG EAST.
 
FIRST SET HIGHLIGHTS: Villanova earned a 25-15 victory in the first set.
  • The two teams went back-and-forth to reach a 4-4 tie.
  • Villanova went on 11-2 run to take a 15-6 lead, forcing Providence to take a timeout.
  • The Wildcats maintained their lead (20-11).
  • Providence fought back and cut Villanova's lead to 20-15.
  • Villanova took set one 25-15.  
SECOND SET HIGHLIGHTS: Villanova won the second set, 25-15.
  • Villanova got out to a 5-2 advantage.
  • Providence came back and tied the set, 9-9.
  • The Wildcats went on a 6-2 rally to take a 15-11 lead, forcing Providence to take a timeout.
  • Villanova extended its lead to 22-14.
  • The Wildcats maintained their lead and won 25-15. 
THIRD SET HIGHLIGHTS: Villanova took the third set, 25-11, and the match 3-0.
  • Villanova jumped out to an 8-0 advantage.
  • Providence narrowed the Wildcats lead to 8-4.
  • Villanova responded and extended their lead to 20-7. 
  • The Wildcats maintained their lead throughout the set and won 25-11.
MATCH NOTES:
Kayla Grant led the Friars' offense with eight kills.
Macy Taylor tallied a team-high eight digs.
Sophia Adkins and Shaliyah Rhoden each recorded five kills.
Providence recorded 25 kills, 25 digs, three blocks and one ace.
 
RECORDS:
Providence: 8-20 (BIG EAST 1-16)
Villanova: 16-12 (BIG EAST 9-8)
 
WHATS NEXT… Providence will close out the season at St. John's on Saturday, Nov. 23 at 5:00 p.m. in Queen, N.Y. 
 
-GO FRIARS!-
 

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Team Stats

PROV
VU
Kills
25
40
Errors
19
11
Attempts
91
89
Hitting %
.066
.326
Points
29.0
55.0
Assists
22
38
Aces
1
10
Blocks
3
5

Game Leaders

17

Kayla Grant

Kills
8
Aces
0
Blocks
2
14

Shaliyah Rhoden

Kills
5
Aces
0
Blocks
1
21

Sophia Adkins

Kills
5
Aces
0
Blocks
0
5

Megan Weldon

Kills
4
Aces
0
Blocks
1

Players Mentioned

21

Sophia Adkins

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Kayla Grant

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14

Shaliyah Rhoden

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15

Macy Taylor

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