Volleyball Closes Out The 2026 Season Against Butler And Xavier

PROVIDENCE, R.I.- The Providence College volleyball team will close out the 2026 season in Alumni Hall on Friday, Nov. 13, to face Butler University at 5:00 p.m. The Friars will then take on Xavier University on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 3:00 p.m.

SCOUTING THE FRIARS… Providence is entering the weekend at 15-10 and are 7-7 in BIG EAST play. Most recently, the Friars were defeated by St. John's in four sets (3-1) before winning against Seton Hall in four sets (3-1) the following day.

Freshman Aubrey Easterwood (Dallas, Texas) has consistently been dominate at the net, as she leads the Friars in total blocks (140.0). Easterwood was given her sixth accolade of the year this week, being named to the BIG EAST Honor Roll (Nov. 9). The freshman currently ranks fourth in NCAA Division I in total blocks (140.0) and fifth nationally in blocks per set (1.56).
Sophomore Tori Otter (Rogers, Ark.) is the Friars' current leader in kills with 217. She is ranked third in the team's total blocks (82.0). The sophomore is also tenth in the BIG EAST in average blocks per set in conference with 0.96. Otter has been awarded one BIG EAST Honor Roll accolade (Oct. 19).
Freshman Ava Dyer (Fort Worth, Texas) is the Friars' current defensive leader with 345 digs. The freshman is also eighth in the BIG EAST in service aces per set (0.31).

MATCH HISTORY… The Friars went 2-0 during the weekend on the road. Providence swept Xaiver (3-0) on Friday Oct. 16^th for the first time in program history, followed by a five-set win (3-2) against Butler on Saturday Oct. 17^th.

SCOUTING BUTLER… The Bulldogs enter the weekend with an 11-15 record and are 5-9 in BIG EAST play. Most recently, Butler was defeated by Xavier in five sets (3-2) and was swept by Creighton (3-0).

Freshman Chase Lemming leads the Bulldogs on the attack with 236 kills. She is also currently seventh in the BIG EAST recording 3.15 kills per set. The rookie has been awarded Freshman of the Week once this year (9/21).
Sophomore Raegan Durbin is productive on the service line, leading the Bulldogs in service aces with 24. The sophomore also holds the second-place spot for two different team categories, these include kills (231) and digs (198). Durbin has been recognized on the BIG EAST Weekly Honor Roll once this year (9/29).

SCOUTING XAVIER… The Musketeers enter the weekend at 15-10 and are 8-6 in BIG EAST play. Most recently, Xavier defeated Butler in five sets (3-2) and were swept by Creighton (3-0).

Senior Macy Hatkevich currently leads the Musketeers in assists with 794 and is third in the BIG EAST in conference assists (543). The senior has notched one BIG EAST Weekly Honor Roll award this season (10/5).
Junior Charlotte Moriarty is a key offensive player for Xavier leading the team in kills (337) and service aces (29). The junior is also third in the BIG EAST in kills (204) and kills per set (3.52). Moriarty has been recognized twice on the BIG EAST Weekly Honor Roll (8/31 and 11/2).

2026 SEASON AWARDS AND HONORS
Sophia Adkins
Harvard Invitational All-Tournament Team (9/20/26)

Aubrey Easterwood
Holly Young Invitational All-Tournament Team (8/29/26)
Ocean State Cup All-Tournament Team (9/6/26)
BIG EAST Honor Roll (9/7/26)
Friar Classic Most Valuable Player (9/12/26)
BIG EAST Defensive Player of the Week (9/14/26)
BIG EAST Honor Roll (10/12/26)
BIG EAST Freshman of the Week (10/19/26)
BIG EAST Honor Roll (11/2/26)
BIG EAST Honor Roll (11/9/26)

Ava Dyer
Friar Classic All-Tournament Team (9/12/26)

Miller McDonald
Ocean State Cup All-Tournament Team (9/6/26)

Tori Otter
Holly Young Invitational All-Tournament Team (8/29/26)
Ocean State Cup All-Tournament Team (9/6/26)
Friar Classic All-Tournament Team (9/12/26)
BIG EAST Honor Roll (10/19/26)

-GO FRIARS!-

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Players Mentioned

Sophia Adkins

Ava Dyer

Aubrey Easterwood

Miller McDonald

Tori Otter

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Upcoming Event: Women's Volleyball versus Butler University on November 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM

Upcoming Event: Women's Volleyball versus Xavier University on November 14, 2026 at 3:00 PM