Friday, November 13
Providence, R.I.
5:00 PM

Providence College

16-10,8-7Big East

3
vs
1

Butler University

11-16,5-10Big East

Team
1
2
3
4
Final F
Butler151625181
Providence252519253
Volleyball vs. UConn celebrating a point in a group huddle

11/13/2026 8:46:00 PM | Women's Volleyball

The Friars complete their first undefeated series against Butler in program history.

PROVIDENCE R.I. - The Providence College volleyball team (16-10, 8-7 BIG EAST) defeated  Butler University (11-16, 5-10 BIG EAST) in four sets (3-1) in BIG EAST action on Friday, Nov. 13.

 

FIRST SET HIGHLIGHTS: The Friars took the opening set, 25-15. 

  • The Friars pulled ahead early, 11-7, and forced a Bulldogs timeout. 
  • Providence maintained its advantage and remained in command throughout the set, winning 25-15.
  • The Friars recorded 16 kills throughout the set. 

SECOND SET HIGHLIGHTS: Providence took set two, 25-16, and led the match, 2-0.

  • The Friars jumped out to an early, 10-5, lead.  
  • Providence held a five-point lead, 15-10, at the media timeout. 
  • Freshman Aubrey Easterwood (Dallas, Texas) and Sophomore Tori Otter (Rogers, Ark.) combined for a block to end set two, 25-16.  
  • Providence showed to be very efficient on the attack, hitting .393. 

THIRD SET HIGHLIGHTS: The Bulldogs took set three, 25-19.

  • Both teams traded points early and to remain deadlocked, 9-9. 
  • The Bulldogs took a 12-9 lead and forced a Providence timeout. 
  • Otter records a cross-court kill to even the match, 13-13. 
  • The Friars cut the deficit to one (19-18) and forced a Butler timeout. 
  • Butler closed out the set (25-19) with a three-point run.  

FOURTH SET HIGHLIGHTS: Providence took set four 25-18 and won the match, 3-1. 

  • Providence went on a 6-2 run to open the set.  
  • The Friars extended their lead, 19-11, and forced a Bulldogs' timeout. 
  •  Senior Lyric Berry (Wylie, Texas) secured the victory (25-18) with a kill. 
  • Senior Miller McDonald (Dallas, Texas) notched nine assists throughout this set. 

MATCH NOTES:

  • Easterwood has moved into second place in the Providence's single-season blocks record with 146.0 total blocks. 
  • The Friars outhit the Bulldogs, .313-.126. 
  • Senior Macy Taylor (Rowlett, Texas) was the defensive leader for Providence, recording 18 digs. 
  • Otter paced the Friars offense with 13 kills throughout the match. 
  • The Friars are 2-0 against the Bulldogs this season for the first time in program history. 

 

WHAT'S NEXT: The Friars return to action tomorrow, Nov. 14th at 3:00 p.m. (ET) to face Xavier University in Alumni Hall for their final match of the 2026 season. 

 

-GO FRIARS!-

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Nov 14 (Sat)

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Players Mentioned

MB
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MB
/ Women's Volleyball
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/ Women's Volleyball
RS/MB
/ Women's Volleyball

Team Stats

Butler
PROV
Kills
45
52
Errors
27
10
Attempts
143
134
Hitting %
.126
.313
Points
51.0
67.0
Assists
44
46
Aces
4
6
Blocks
2
9

Game Leaders

Kills
13
Aces
0
Blocks
5
Kills
10
Aces
3
Blocks
6
Kills
8
Aces
0
Blocks
2
Kills
8
Aces
2
Blocks
2
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