Xavier University Athletics

Xavier Sweeps Villanova on the Road
10.01.21 | Volleyball
Kelly Franxman's 12 kills powers Xavier to .398 team-hit percentage
PHILADELPHIA, PA - In their first road conference match of the season, Xavier didn't flinch in the three-set victory over Villanova. The Musketeers walked away with a 25-17, 25-21, 25-17 win over the Wildcats, moving to 2-1 in conference play. Villanova falls to 8-7, but 0-3 in the BIG EAST.
• Kelly Franxman paced the offense with 12 kills and a .417 hit percentage. She also had seven digs and three blocks.
• Delaney Hogan had a .533 hit percentage, notching nine kills on 15 attacks. Defensively she totaled three blocks and two digs.
• Moriah Hopkins chipped in nine kills as part of a well-rounded night. With the .353 hit percentage, she had two blocks (one solo), four digs and an assist.
• Setter Carrigan O'Reilly came away with 31 assists, over 10 per set, and had one of Xavier's four aces. He also had five kills without an error for a team-high .714 hit percentage. She also added six digs and two blocks.
• Xavier's .398 hit percentage as a team is the most since their season-opening sweep against South Carolina State when they hit for .513.
• Xavier heads to the Nation's Capital to take on Georgetown tomorrow afternoon at 3:00 pm ET.
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NOTABLES |
• Kelly Franxman paced the offense with 12 kills and a .417 hit percentage. She also had seven digs and three blocks.
• Delaney Hogan had a .533 hit percentage, notching nine kills on 15 attacks. Defensively she totaled three blocks and two digs.
• Moriah Hopkins chipped in nine kills as part of a well-rounded night. With the .353 hit percentage, she had two blocks (one solo), four digs and an assist.
• Setter Carrigan O'Reilly came away with 31 assists, over 10 per set, and had one of Xavier's four aces. He also had five kills without an error for a team-high .714 hit percentage. She also added six digs and two blocks.
• Xavier's .398 hit percentage as a team is the most since their season-opening sweep against South Carolina State when they hit for .513.
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UP NEXT |
• Xavier heads to the Nation's Capital to take on Georgetown tomorrow afternoon at 3:00 pm ET.
Team Stats
XU
VU
Kills
44
35
Errors
9
21
Attempts
88
108
Hitting %
.398
.130
Points
55
40
Assists
38
30
Aces
4
3
Blocks
7
2
Game Leaders
Players Mentioned
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