Xavier University
16-10,9-6Big East
UConn
10-18,3-12Big East
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier | 25 | 25 | 25 | 3 |
| UConn | 21 | 23 | 22 | 0 |
11.13.26 | Volleyball
STORRS – Xavier defeated UConn in straight sets on the road Friday, Nov. 13.
Xavier is now 16-10 overall and 9-6 in the BIG EAST.
The Musketeers took the first set 25-21 against the Huskies. UConn started the set 6-2, but a 5-0 scoring run by Xavier closed the gap. Charlotte Moriarty had two kills in the run while Macy Hatkevich had one. The Huskies went on a run of their own with two Xavier errors and a kill, but it would be short lived with a 4-0 Musketeer run to follow. Both teams tied at 12 all and remained within two points until back-to-back Husky errors propelled Xavier to the lead. Catherine Flaharty and Gabby Semona extended the 21-19 lead with a kill and an ace, respectively to put XU within two points of the set. A kill from Margo Kemp would end the set in Xavier's favor.
Xavier won the second set 25-23. The teams remained within two points through the first 13 serves of the set, before Xavier would extend its lead on a 5-1 run. The Musketeers led by as many as six points in the frame, and UConn would come within one point again, but Xavier would not relinquish the lead. Once again, Kemp would find the final kill of the set.
Xavier won the match with a 25-22 final frame. Jenna Barhorst would find two aces to put XU up 5-1 to start the set. Three Musketeer kills would put Xavier up 8-5 and would lead by as many as six until UConn narrowed the gap to 13-11. Xavier's freshman would go on a 5-0 run with a kill from Cami Sher and four consecutive aces by Semona. The Huskies tried to make a comeback, managing 21-19, but a kill from Moriarty and two from Semona would end the match.
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Semona had six aces in the match, doubling her total aces on the season. She now has 12 aces in her rookie season. The freshman also had six kills in the match and hit .235.
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Moriarty led the match in kills with 10. She has 347 kills this season with one match remaining in the regular season.
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Kemp had three blocks against the Huskies and nine kills. Kemp totals 88.0 blocks this season and 276 in her career.
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Xavier travels to Providence to play Saturday, Nov. 14 at 3 p.m. against the Friars.
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The match concludes the regular season for Xavier.
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The Musketeers are still in contention for the final spot in the 2026 BIG EAST Tournament. In order to earn the final bid to Omaha, Xavier must defeat Providence. St. John's or DePaul must also lose both of their matches this weekend for Xavier to make the tournament.
