PROVIDENCE, R.I. -Â The Providence College volleyball team (13-9, 5-6 BIG EAST) defeated Georgetown University (12-10, 5-6 BIG EAST) in four sets (3-1) in BIG EAST action on Friday, Oct. 30.
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FIRST SET HIGHLIGHTS:Â The Friars took the opening set, 25-14.
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The Friars held an early advantage, 6-3.Â
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Providence commanded the remainder of the set and won, 25-14.
SECOND SET HIGHLIGHTS:Â Providence took set two, 25-16, to gain a 2-0 match lead.Â
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The Friars opened the set with a 5-0 scoring run.Â
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Georgetown got within two, but the Friars maintained the advantage (12-10).
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Providence led the set wire-to-wire and secured 25-16 win.
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The Friars dominated offensively, outhitting the Hoyas .257 to -.079.
THIRD SET HIGHLIGHTS:Â Georgetown took set three, 25-23.
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Georgetown took an early 5-1 lead.Â
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The Friars battled back to tie the score, 6-6.Â
- Both teams traded points throughout the set, but the Friars pulled ahead, 16-15.Â
- Sophomore Sarah Musial (St. Charles, Ill.) recorded a service ace to extend Providences lead to 19-17 and forced a Hoyas timeout.Â
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The Hoyas overcame the deficit and won the set, 25-23.Â
FOURTH SET HIGHLIGHTS:Â The Friars won set four, 25-17, and secured the match, 3-1.Â
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Both teams traded points early in the set and reached a 9-9 tie.Â
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 The Friars went on 6-1 run to take the lead (15-10). Â
- A kill from senior Macy Taylor (Rowlett, Texas) brought the Friars lead to 21-17 and forced a Hoyas timeout.Â
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Providence closed the set out (25-17) with a four point run. Â
MATCH NOTES:
WHAT'S NEXT:Â The Friars return to action tomorrow, Saturday, Oct. 31, against Villanova University at 3:00 p.m The match will be played at Alumni Hall in Providence, R.I.Â
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-GO FRIARS!-
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