Xavier University Athletics
Thursday, September 19
Cincinnati, Ohio
6 p.m.
Xavier University
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Cincinnati
Volleyball to host Cincinnati and Bowling Green at Cintas Center
09.18.19 | Volleyball
Xavier closes out non-conference play against in-state rivals
CINCINNATI, OH – Volleyball finishes non-conference action by hosting in-state rivals Cincinnati and Bowling Green. The first match against Cincinnati is scheduled for Thursday, September 19, at 6:00 p.m. ET. On Friday, September 20, Xavier will take on Bowling Green with first serve also set for 6:00 p.m. ET.
XAVIER MUSKETEERS (3-5) vs CINCINNATI BEARCATS (6-3)
Match Info - Thursday, Sep. 19 - 6:00 p.m. ET - Cintas Center
Watch - bit.ly/CINBGStream
Live Stats - bit.ly/CINBGStats
2019 Record: 6-3 (0-0 AAC)
2018 Postseason: NCAA Tournament Second Round
Series History: Cincinnati leads 20-11
Last Meeting : XU 1, UC 3 - 9/15/2018
CINCINNATI AT A GLANCE
• Cincinnati is 6-3 so far this season with marquee wins against No. 21 Tennessee and Notre Dame. They have played three tournaments in the regular season, going 2-1 in each. Most recently, the won the first two matches of the NKU Invitational before falling to the hosts in five sets.
• The Bearcats are led by redshirt Senior Jordan Thompson, who ranks 5th in the NCAA with 5.29 kills per set. Her 180 kills are by far the most on her team, with Maria Mallon coming in second with 118 finishes.
• Cincinnati was picked to finish 2nd (out of 12) in the AAC Preseason Coaches' Poll.
• Molley Alvey enters her seventh season as head coach of the Bearcats. She has led her team to the NCAA Tournament two of the last three years, and she notably one the AAC Coach of the Year award in 2016.
XAVIER MUSKETEERS (3-5) vs BOWLING GREEN FALCONS (5-5)
Match Info - Friday, Sep. 20 - 6:00 p.m. ET - Cintas Center
Watch - bit.ly/CINBGStream
Live Stats - bit.ly/CINBGStats
2019 Record: 5-5 (0-0 MAC)
2018 Postseason: First Round NIVC Tournament
Series History: Xavier leads 3-2
Series History: XU 3, BG 0 - 8/26/2017
BOWLING GREEN AT A GLANCE
• Bowling Green's 5-5 start is marked by two long streaks. In the Hampton Inn Bowling Green Invitational, the Falcons went on a four-match winning streak, knocking off BIG EAST opponent Butler in the process. Following the streak, BGSU lost three-straight at the WKU Holiday Inn-University Plaza Invitational.
• The Falcons have a diverse attack consisting of Petra Indrova, Katelyn Meyer and Jacqueline Askin. Defensively, Katie Kidwell leads the way with 1.21 blocks per set.
• Bowling Green was picked to finish 2nd (out of 6) in the MAC East Division Preseason Coaches' Poll.
• Bowling Green is coached by Danijela Tomic. Tomic begins her eighth season with accolades such as being named the 2017 MAC Coach of the year, a 2017 MAC Championship, and a 2012 NCAA Tournament Victory for the first time in BGSU history.
• Xavier enters this weekend with a 3-5 record after picking up two four-set victories at the Utah State Tournament, beating the host and Eastern Michigan after falling to Southern Utah in their regular-season opener. At home, they knocked off William & Mary in between losses to Akron and eventual tournament champions Wright State.
• Two Musketeers won awards on the first weekend of action, as Lauren Hanlon and Ellie Chaffee were name to the All-Tournament team. Additionally, Hanlon was named the BIG EAST Freshman of the Week. Last week, Moriah Hopkins was named to the All-Tournament team and Jayda Carlton was listed on the BIG EAST Honor Roll. This week, Lauren Hanlon was named to the All-Tournament Team following her 24-kill performances in two matches at the LUV Invitational.
• Xavier will begin conference play on the road at DePaul on September 25, before hosting Marquette on October 2 at 12:00 p.m. ET.
• Xavier will play two teams that finished the year ranked in the AVCA Coaches' Poll: No. 13 Creighton and No. 15 Marquette.
• The Musketeers take on five teams that participated in the 2018 NCAA Tournament (Eastern Michigan, Louisville, Cincinnati, Marquette and Creighton). Twelve of the Musketeers 20 opponents posted a winning record last year.
• The Musketeers' 20 opponents combined to post a 311-294 last season with a .514 winning percentage.
• Xavier will face teams from nine different conferences this year, including a team from the ACC.
• The Musketeers will face three teams for the first time in program history this fall: Utah State, Southern Utah and William & Mary.
• Xavier opens BIG EAST play on Sept. 25 at DePaul followed by a home match against Marquette on Oct. 2. The Musketeers close conference action at Butler on Nov. 23.
• Xavier has posted a 67-39 record in BIG EAST play since joining the conference in 2013. The Musketeers have advanced to the conference tournament in three of their five seasons in the BIG EAST.
• Marquette will host the 2019 BIG EAST Tournament after it was held at Creighton a year ago.
• Xavier graduated five seniors in Morgan Finn, Meredith Klare, Laura Grossman, Olivia Hart and McKena Estes.
• The Musketeers return eighth letterwinners from last year, including two upperclassmen. Xavier will have one senior on the team this fall.
• Xavier added five newcomers to the 2019 roster in MaryAnn O'Toole, Carrigan O'Reilly, Alyssa Overbeck, Ailsa Watson and Hayley Heitmeyer.
• Xavier returns freshman outside hitter Norah Painter who ranked fourth on the team in total kills (178) last season. The Musketeers also return its leader in total blocks (107) in Jayda Carlton.
• Xavier will begin conference play on the road at DePaul on September 25, before hosting Marquette on October 2 at 12:00 p.m. ET.
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THE MATCHUP VS CINCINNATI |
XAVIER MUSKETEERS (3-5) vs CINCINNATI BEARCATS (6-3)
Match Info - Thursday, Sep. 19 - 6:00 p.m. ET - Cintas Center
Watch - bit.ly/CINBGStream
Live Stats - bit.ly/CINBGStats
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ABOUT CINCINNATI |
2019 Record: 6-3 (0-0 AAC)
2018 Postseason: NCAA Tournament Second Round
Series History: Cincinnati leads 20-11
Last Meeting : XU 1, UC 3 - 9/15/2018
CINCINNATI AT A GLANCE
• Cincinnati is 6-3 so far this season with marquee wins against No. 21 Tennessee and Notre Dame. They have played three tournaments in the regular season, going 2-1 in each. Most recently, the won the first two matches of the NKU Invitational before falling to the hosts in five sets.
• The Bearcats are led by redshirt Senior Jordan Thompson, who ranks 5th in the NCAA with 5.29 kills per set. Her 180 kills are by far the most on her team, with Maria Mallon coming in second with 118 finishes.
• Cincinnati was picked to finish 2nd (out of 12) in the AAC Preseason Coaches' Poll.
• Molley Alvey enters her seventh season as head coach of the Bearcats. She has led her team to the NCAA Tournament two of the last three years, and she notably one the AAC Coach of the Year award in 2016.
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THE MATCHUP VS BOWLING GREEN |
XAVIER MUSKETEERS (3-5) vs BOWLING GREEN FALCONS (5-5)
Match Info - Friday, Sep. 20 - 6:00 p.m. ET - Cintas Center
Watch - bit.ly/CINBGStream
Live Stats - bit.ly/CINBGStats
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ABOUT LOUISVILLE |
2019 Record: 5-5 (0-0 MAC)
2018 Postseason: First Round NIVC Tournament
Series History: Xavier leads 3-2
Series History: XU 3, BG 0 - 8/26/2017
BOWLING GREEN AT A GLANCE
• Bowling Green's 5-5 start is marked by two long streaks. In the Hampton Inn Bowling Green Invitational, the Falcons went on a four-match winning streak, knocking off BIG EAST opponent Butler in the process. Following the streak, BGSU lost three-straight at the WKU Holiday Inn-University Plaza Invitational.
• The Falcons have a diverse attack consisting of Petra Indrova, Katelyn Meyer and Jacqueline Askin. Defensively, Katie Kidwell leads the way with 1.21 blocks per set.
• Bowling Green was picked to finish 2nd (out of 6) in the MAC East Division Preseason Coaches' Poll.
• Bowling Green is coached by Danijela Tomic. Tomic begins her eighth season with accolades such as being named the 2017 MAC Coach of the year, a 2017 MAC Championship, and a 2012 NCAA Tournament Victory for the first time in BGSU history.
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FIRST SERVE |
• Xavier enters this weekend with a 3-5 record after picking up two four-set victories at the Utah State Tournament, beating the host and Eastern Michigan after falling to Southern Utah in their regular-season opener. At home, they knocked off William & Mary in between losses to Akron and eventual tournament champions Wright State.
• Two Musketeers won awards on the first weekend of action, as Lauren Hanlon and Ellie Chaffee were name to the All-Tournament team. Additionally, Hanlon was named the BIG EAST Freshman of the Week. Last week, Moriah Hopkins was named to the All-Tournament team and Jayda Carlton was listed on the BIG EAST Honor Roll. This week, Lauren Hanlon was named to the All-Tournament Team following her 24-kill performances in two matches at the LUV Invitational.
• Xavier will begin conference play on the road at DePaul on September 25, before hosting Marquette on October 2 at 12:00 p.m. ET.
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2019 OPPONENT BREAKDOWN |
• Xavier will play two teams that finished the year ranked in the AVCA Coaches' Poll: No. 13 Creighton and No. 15 Marquette.
• The Musketeers take on five teams that participated in the 2018 NCAA Tournament (Eastern Michigan, Louisville, Cincinnati, Marquette and Creighton). Twelve of the Musketeers 20 opponents posted a winning record last year.
• The Musketeers' 20 opponents combined to post a 311-294 last season with a .514 winning percentage.
• Xavier will face teams from nine different conferences this year, including a team from the ACC.
• The Musketeers will face three teams for the first time in program history this fall: Utah State, Southern Utah and William & Mary.
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2019 TEAM LEADERS |
• Freshman Alyssa Overbeck and MaryAnn O'Toole lead the team in digs so far this season with a combined 237 digs of the team's 429.
• Sophomore Jayda Carlton is the Musketeers' block leader, as she's tallied 32 blocks (1.07 block per set) in eight matches, ranking third in the BIG EAST. She also has three of Xavier's five solo blocks.
• While kills are evenly dispersed throughout Xavier's balanced attack, Redshirt Freshman Lauren Hanlon leads the way with 89 put-aways (3.07 kills per set). Behind her, Moriah Hopkins and Norah Painter chip in with 74 kills and 70 kills respectively.
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BIG EAST NOTES |
• Xavier opens BIG EAST play on Sept. 25 at DePaul followed by a home match against Marquette on Oct. 2. The Musketeers close conference action at Butler on Nov. 23.
• Xavier has posted a 67-39 record in BIG EAST play since joining the conference in 2013. The Musketeers have advanced to the conference tournament in three of their five seasons in the BIG EAST.
• Marquette will host the 2019 BIG EAST Tournament after it was held at Creighton a year ago.
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ABOUT THE TEAM |
• Xavier graduated five seniors in Morgan Finn, Meredith Klare, Laura Grossman, Olivia Hart and McKena Estes.
• The Musketeers return eighth letterwinners from last year, including two upperclassmen. Xavier will have one senior on the team this fall.
• Xavier added five newcomers to the 2019 roster in MaryAnn O'Toole, Carrigan O'Reilly, Alyssa Overbeck, Ailsa Watson and Hayley Heitmeyer.
• Xavier returns freshman outside hitter Norah Painter who ranked fourth on the team in total kills (178) last season. The Musketeers also return its leader in total blocks (107) in Jayda Carlton.
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UP NEXT |
• Xavier will begin conference play on the road at DePaul on September 25, before hosting Marquette on October 2 at 12:00 p.m. ET.
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