Providence College Athletics

Saturday, November 9
South Orange, N.J.
5:00 PM

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Jiji Lykins on the ground to save a ball during the 2024 season
Photo by: Brian Foley for Foley Photograph

Volleyball Defeated By Seton Hall, 3-0

11/9/2024 6:47:00 PM | Women's Volleyball

Sophia Adkins paced the Friars' offense with 11 kills.

SOUTH ORANGE, N.J.– The Providence College volleyball team was defeated by Seton Hall, 3-0, in BIG EAST action on Saturday, Nov. 9 in South Orange, N.J. The Friars dropped to 7-18 overall (0-14 BIG EAST), while Seton Hall improved to 11-14 (5-9) BIG EAST.
 
FIRST SET HIGHLIGHTS: Seton Hall earned a 25-20 victory in the first set.
  • Providence took an early 7-3 lead.
  • Seton Hall went on a 9-3 run to take a 12-10 advantage, forcing a Providence timeout.
  • The two teams exchanged points until reaching a tie (17-17).
  • The Pirates went on a 3-0 rally to take a 20-17 lead.  
  • Seton Hall maintained its late lead and won the set, 25-20.
SECOND SET HIGHLIGHTS: Seton Hall won the second set, 25-21.
  • Providence got out to a 5-1 advantage, forcing Seton Hall to use a timeout.
  • The Friars extended their lead (10-5).
  • Providence maintained its lead throughout the set (19-14).
  • Seton Hall fought back and took a 20-19 lead, forcing Providence to take a timeout.
  • The Pirates won the set 25-21.
THIRD SET HIGHLIGHTS: Seton Hall took the third set 25-18 and won the match 3-0.
  • Seton Hall jumped out to a 6-2 lead, forcing Providence to call a timeout.
  • The Pirates extended their lead (13-7).
  • Providence fought back and cut Seton Hall's lead to 14-12.
  • Seton Hall responded with a 5-2 run to take a 19-14 lead.
  • The Pirates maintained their lead and won the set 25-18.
MATCH NOTES:
Sophia Adkins recorded a team-high 11 kills.
Macy Taylor tallied 10 kills and five digs.
Jiji Lykins recorded 16 digs.
Providence recorded 37 kills, 52 digs, seven blocks and one ace.
RECORDS:
Providence: 7-18 (BIG EAST 0-14)
Seton Hall: 11-14 (BIG EAST 5-9)
 
WHATS NEXT… The Friars will return to Alumni Hall next week to host Xavier and DePaul. They play Xavier Friday, Nov. 15 at 5:00 p.m. and DePaul Saturday, Nov. 16 at 3:00 p.m.
-GO FRIARS!-
 
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