Boston College Athletics
Volleyball Defeats Providence, 3-0
November 09, 2001 | Volleyball
Nov. 9, 2001
CHESTNUT HILL, Mass.- The Boston College women's volleyball team defeated Providence College, 3-0 (30-20, 30-22, 30-18), Friday night at Power Gym. Freshman outside hitter Katie Andersen led the Eagles with 11 kills and 14 digs. The Eagle victory upped their mark to 18-10 overall, breaking the school record for wins, held by the 1987 team (17-15). With the win, the team also added to its school record for conference wins with its fifth (5-6). Providence dropped to 6-19 overall and 0-11 in conference play.
Boston College jumped out to an early lead and never looked back. Led by Andersen and junior Rachel Bach's hitting from the outside and sophomore Laura Powers defending, the Eagles cruised past the Friars in game one. As a team, BC registered 16 kills against only six errors in the first game.
Game two produced much of the same as the Eagles tightened their grip on the match. Freshman setter Jessica Brizzolara quarterbacked the offense with a match-high 31 assists, eight digs, and two kills. BC took game two 30-22 by hitting .298 as a team.
In game three, the Eagles would close the door on any Friar comeback. Sophomore middle blocker Nancy Legan led the way with her strong hitting. For the match, Legan contributed 11 kills for a career-high .647 hitting percentage and added six digs and seven total blocks.
For the Friars, Sarah Katinger turned in a solid performance, registering a match-high 13 kills along with nine digs.
Prior to the match, senior outside hitter Brooke Shull was recognized for her outstanding career. Shull is playing in her final weekend of matches at Boston College.
Boston College returns to action on Sunday, November 11 against Connecticut at Power Gym. Match time is set for 1 p.m.
