Friday, October 25
Chicago, Ill.
7 p.m.
DePaul University
vs
Providence
DePaul Returns to Lincoln Park to Host Providence, UConn
10/24/2024 12:45:00 PM | WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL
Blue Demons primed for first home match since Oct. 6
CHICAGO – DePaul volleyball is set to host two BIG EAST matches this weekend, returning from a four-match road swing that saw two wins and two losses for the Blue Demon squad. Friday, October 25 features a 7 p.m. face-off with the Providence Friars, while the matinee match on Sunday, October 27 is slated to start at 12 p.m. against the UConn Huskies. The Friday match can be streamed on FloSports here, while the Sunday match will stream here on Marquee Sports Network. Fans attending the Friday match can receive Fight for Literacy rally towels while supplies last.
"These next two weeks are going to be very formative for the standings and thus will provide unique pressure that is exciting," said head coach Marie Zidek.
"This weekend marks our first round through everyone in the league as we play Providence and UConn. Providence is playing hard and still searching for their first BIG EAST victory. The Friars try to win through speed and deception. UConn reminds me of their men's basketball team of the past when they were led by Kemba Walker. Their setter has them fighting and leads with an incredible motor. As the BIG EAST starts to really heat up, come to McGrath-Phillips Arena this Friday and Sunday to see these battles live."
SCOUTING THE FRIARS
SCOUTING THE HUSKIES
BLUE DEMON BITS
SERIES STUFF
UP NEXT
DePaul continues their homestand into November as they meet both Seton Hall and Georgetown for the second time this season. The Blue Demons and Pirates will square-off on Friday, November 1 at 7 p.m. CT, with streaming on Marquee Sports Network here. DePaul hosts the Hoyas on Sunday, November 3 at 12 p.m. CT, with streaming on FloSports here.
FOLLOW THE BLUE DEMONS
For all the latest information on DePaul Volleyball, visit DePaulBlueDemons.com. For up-to-the-minute updates, follow the Blue Demons on X, Instagram and Facebook.
TICKET INFORMATION
Join DePaul Volleyball at McGrath-Phillips Arena this fall to celebrate 50 years of Blue Demon volleyball! Season ticket memberships start at only $45 per seat and include access to all regular-season home matches. For an additional $30, upgrade your experience and sit courtside at McGrath-Phillips Arena! Fans can visit DePaulBlueDemons.com/Tickets for more information, including single-game tickets and group opportunities.
"These next two weeks are going to be very formative for the standings and thus will provide unique pressure that is exciting," said head coach Marie Zidek.
"This weekend marks our first round through everyone in the league as we play Providence and UConn. Providence is playing hard and still searching for their first BIG EAST victory. The Friars try to win through speed and deception. UConn reminds me of their men's basketball team of the past when they were led by Kemba Walker. Their setter has them fighting and leads with an incredible motor. As the BIG EAST starts to really heat up, come to McGrath-Phillips Arena this Friday and Sunday to see these battles live."
SCOUTING THE FRIARS
- The Friars have yet to tally a win in October, with their last victory coming on September 22 against Quinnipiac in five sets
- Senior Shaliyah Rhoden leads Providence with 218 kills on the year, averaging 2.95 kills per set
- Middle blocker Kayla Grant sits at 7th in the BIG EAST in hitting percentage, averaging a .336 clip
- Sophomore Lyric Berry tops the BIG EAST with the most blocks in a five-set match this season, registering ten against Quinnipiac
SCOUTING THE HUSKIES
- Middle blocker Taylor Pannell earned BIG EAST Defensive Player of the Week honors on the heels of a nine-block performance against St. John's on Saturday, October 19
- Junior Emma Werkmeister ranks fifth in the nation in service aces, tallying 40 over 57 sets, already doubling her 2023 total
- Werkmeister also averages 3.93 kills per set, second only to Pressly in the BIG EAST
- The Huskies are undefeated at UConn Volleyball Center but 3-2 on the road, posting their pair of losses against Marquette and No. 6 Creighton
BLUE DEMON BITS
- Sophomore defensive specialist Nora Mannion recorded a career-high 17 digs against Marquette on Friday, October 18
- Outside hitter Jill Pressly needs just 48 more kills to improve to third on the all-time list at DePaul, earning her 1,794th kill against No.6 Creighton to surpass alumna Wendy (Fahlstrom) Hall for fourth
- Libero Rachel Krasowski leads the BIG EAST with 4.69 digs per set, the first player in the conference to reach 300 digs this season
- The Blue Demons sit at 3-3 in their last six matches, seeking to conclude October with a winning record for the first time since 2000
- Middle blocker Aly Kindelberger adds 148 kills at a .312 clip, good for ninth in the conference in hitting percentage
SERIES STUFF
- DePaul owns the all-time series against the Friars 12-6, with the Blue Demons earning both meetings of 2023
- UConn holds the series at 14-3, with DePaul winning two of the last three matches, including most recently at McGrath-Phillips Arena in four sets
UP NEXT
DePaul continues their homestand into November as they meet both Seton Hall and Georgetown for the second time this season. The Blue Demons and Pirates will square-off on Friday, November 1 at 7 p.m. CT, with streaming on Marquee Sports Network here. DePaul hosts the Hoyas on Sunday, November 3 at 12 p.m. CT, with streaming on FloSports here.
FOLLOW THE BLUE DEMONS
For all the latest information on DePaul Volleyball, visit DePaulBlueDemons.com. For up-to-the-minute updates, follow the Blue Demons on X, Instagram and Facebook.
TICKET INFORMATION
Join DePaul Volleyball at McGrath-Phillips Arena this fall to celebrate 50 years of Blue Demon volleyball! Season ticket memberships start at only $45 per seat and include access to all regular-season home matches. For an additional $30, upgrade your experience and sit courtside at McGrath-Phillips Arena! Fans can visit DePaulBlueDemons.com/Tickets for more information, including single-game tickets and group opportunities.
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