Xavier University Athletics
Friday, September 1
Boulder, Colo.
9 p.m.
Xavier University
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Volleyball Drops Three Set Match to Colorado
09.01.23 | Volleyball
The Musketeers pick up the first loss of the 2023 season
BOULDER, Colo. - Xavier volleyball fell to Colorado 0-3 (16-25, 20-25, 10-25) on Friday night.
The Musketeers move to 3-1 (0-0 BIG EAST) while the Buffaloes improve to 4-1 (0-0 Pac-12).
• Redshirt sophomore Emma Grace recorded the team-high in kills with seven.
• Freshman outside hitter Caroline Speelman, graduate setter Carrigan O'Reilly, and redshirt sophomore Anna Taylor each tallied five kills against the Buffaloes.
• O'Reilly posted her third double-double of the season with her 16 assists and 10 digs - the team-highs in both categories.
• Senior middle blocker Delaney Hogan combined with O'Reilly for three block assists in the three set match.
• Senior libero Stevie Wolf and junior defensive specialist Lucia Corsaro each followed O'Reilly with five digs apiece.
• The Musketeers totaled 28 kills, 28 assists, 24 digs, and three total blocks.
Xavier will face first time opponent Northern Colorado in day two of the Colorado Classic at 5 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. MT on Sept. 2.
The Musketeers move to 3-1 (0-0 BIG EAST) while the Buffaloes improve to 4-1 (0-0 Pac-12).
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• Redshirt sophomore Emma Grace recorded the team-high in kills with seven.
• Freshman outside hitter Caroline Speelman, graduate setter Carrigan O'Reilly, and redshirt sophomore Anna Taylor each tallied five kills against the Buffaloes.
• O'Reilly posted her third double-double of the season with her 16 assists and 10 digs - the team-highs in both categories.
• Senior middle blocker Delaney Hogan combined with O'Reilly for three block assists in the three set match.
• Senior libero Stevie Wolf and junior defensive specialist Lucia Corsaro each followed O'Reilly with five digs apiece.
• The Musketeers totaled 28 kills, 28 assists, 24 digs, and three total blocks.
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Xavier will face first time opponent Northern Colorado in day two of the Colorado Classic at 5 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. MT on Sept. 2.
Team Stats
XU
CU
Kills
28
48
Errors
22
10
Attempts
86
84
Hitting %
.070
.452
Points
31.0
61.0
Assists
28
44
Aces
0
3
Blocks
3
10
Game Leaders
Kills
7
Aces
0
Blocks
0
Kills
5
Aces
0
Blocks
3
Kills
5
Aces
0
Blocks
0
Kills
5
Aces
0
Blocks
0
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