2027 Volleyball Signing Graphic

11/13/2026 5:01:00 PM | Women's Volleyball

Two student-athletes have signed athletic aid agreements to join the Friars in the Fall of 2027.

PROVIDENCE R.I. – The Providence College volleyball Head Coach Margot Royer-Johnson announced Friday, Nov. 13 that Chloe Lopez and Audree Hughes have each signed a written offer of athletic aid to attend Providence College beginning in the fall of 2027 and compete as members of the Friars' volleyball program. 
 
Lopez is a 5'5 libero/defensive specialist from Las Vegas, Nev. She plays for Bishop Gorman High School, where she served as team captain and recorded 1,281 digs, 364 assists and 1,232 receptions. Lopez is a two-time First Team All-Conference and First-Team All-State selection. She led her team in digs from her sophomore to senior year. Hughes currently plays club for the Vegas Aces. 
 
"Chloe will help us immediately on the defensive side," Royer-Johnson said, "She has strong fundamentals and refuses to let the ball hit the floor. We are so happy she's a Friar!"
 
Hughes is a 6'2 outside hitter from Southlake, Texas. She plays for Carroll Senior High School, where she recorded a .250 hitting percentage. Hughes helped her team win the 2025 6A-D2 Southlake State Championship for the first time in school history, she hit .444 and recorded 15 kills during the championship match. She was awarded First-Team All-Tournament as well as District 4-6A Honorable Mention. Hughes currently plays club for Texas Advantage 18 Black. 
 
"Audree is a great fit in our conference," Royer-Johnson said, "She's a well-trained outside hitter with a strong swing. She has worked through adversity, so she knows what it takes to succeed."   
 
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