Xavier University Athletics
Friday, August 25
Cincinnati, Ohio
3 p.m.
Xavier University
1-0,0-0Big East
3
vs
1
Indiana State
0-1,0-0MVC
1
2
3
4
F
Indiana St.
19
16
25
17
1
Xavier
25
25
23
25
3
Volleyball Picks Up First Win Against Indiana State
08.25.23 | Volleyball
The Musketeers defeated the Sycamores 3-1 in the opening day of the 2023 season
CINCINNATI - Xavier volleyball defeated Indiana State in a four-set match 3-1 (25-19, 25-16, 23-25, 25-17) to open the 2023 season. The two teams had not faced each other since 1991.
The Musketeers start the season at 1-0 (0-0 BIG EAST) while the Sycamores continue on at 0-1 (0-0 MVC).
• Emma Grace led the squad in kills with a total of 17 and hit for .250 in the match averaging 4.5 kills per set. The junior outside hitter also recorded 22 receptions, 12 digs, and one block assist.
• Senior middle blocker Delaney Hogan and redshirt sophomore outside hitter Anna Taylor each posted 13 kills against the Sycamores while sophomore outside hitter hitter Caroline Speelman earned a career-high 11 kills.
• Along with her career high in kills, Speelman posted the game-high of two block solos and added one block assist, which were also her first career blocks.
• Carrigan O'Reilly added an additional 49 assists to her career total of 3,410 while also tallying seven kills, one service ace, and 16 digs for a double-double. The graduate setter recorded the game high in assists and was the only Musketeer to record a service ace.
• Senior libero Stevie Wolf earned the team-high of 22 digs with 10 receptions and six assists.
• Redshirt junior Sarah Stevens made her first career appearance as a Musketeer and tallied one block solo, one block assist, and five kills for a .364 hitting percentage in her debut.
• Freshman libero/defensive specialist Elouise Czajkowski made her first career appearance with three digs, seven receptions, and one assist.
• The Musketeers totaled 67 kills, 65 assists, three block solos, and four block assists in the 3-1 victory.
Xavier will face rival Cincinnati in day two of the Tribute to #10 Tournament at 6 p.m. on Saturday Aug. 26.
The Musketeers start the season at 1-0 (0-0 BIG EAST) while the Sycamores continue on at 0-1 (0-0 MVC).
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• Emma Grace led the squad in kills with a total of 17 and hit for .250 in the match averaging 4.5 kills per set. The junior outside hitter also recorded 22 receptions, 12 digs, and one block assist.
• Senior middle blocker Delaney Hogan and redshirt sophomore outside hitter Anna Taylor each posted 13 kills against the Sycamores while sophomore outside hitter hitter Caroline Speelman earned a career-high 11 kills.
• Along with her career high in kills, Speelman posted the game-high of two block solos and added one block assist, which were also her first career blocks.
• Carrigan O'Reilly added an additional 49 assists to her career total of 3,410 while also tallying seven kills, one service ace, and 16 digs for a double-double. The graduate setter recorded the game high in assists and was the only Musketeer to record a service ace.
• Senior libero Stevie Wolf earned the team-high of 22 digs with 10 receptions and six assists.
• Redshirt junior Sarah Stevens made her first career appearance as a Musketeer and tallied one block solo, one block assist, and five kills for a .364 hitting percentage in her debut.
• Freshman libero/defensive specialist Elouise Czajkowski made her first career appearance with three digs, seven receptions, and one assist.
• The Musketeers totaled 67 kills, 65 assists, three block solos, and four block assists in the 3-1 victory.
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Xavier will face rival Cincinnati in day two of the Tribute to #10 Tournament at 6 p.m. on Saturday Aug. 26.
Team Stats
INS
XU
Kills
42
67
Errors
20
15
Attempts
149
155
Hitting %
.148
.335
Points
50.0
73.0
Assists
41
65
Aces
4
1
Blocks
4
5
Game Leaders
Kills-Aces-Blocks
Kills
17
Aces
0
Blocks
1
Kills
13
Aces
0
Blocks
1
Kills
13
Aces
0
Blocks
0
Kills
11
Aces
0
Blocks
3
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