DePaul rallied from late deficits in the second and fourth sets to beat Villanova, 3-1, on the Wildcats’ Senior Night and final home match of the season. Abby Harrell led Villanova with 17 kills in her last match at Jake Nevin Field House.

By the Numbers
  • Match score: 23-25, 25-20, 25-20, 25-23.
  • Harrell: 17 kills, 1 ace and 8 digs.
  • Villanova record: 12-13 overall, 5-9 in the BIG EAST.
Yes, But

Villanova had chances to extend the match, leading 20-15 in both the second and fourth sets. DePaul answered with a 10-0 run to take the second and a 10-3 closing surge to clinch the fourth.

What’s Next

Villanova plays its final road matches of the season, visiting Georgetown on Wednesday before facing Creighton in Nebraska.

Bottom Line

Harrell delivered a strong Senior Night performance, but DePaul’s late-set runs turned two promising Villanova leads into a road win for the Blue Demons.