Lowell, Mass. (October 21)-The Saint Anselm College volleyball team dropped a conference match to UMass Lowell 3-0 Tuesday night at the Costello Athletic Center. The Hawks slip to 2-14 on the year and 0-10 in NE-10 play, while UMass Lowell improves to 10-13 on the campaign and 5-5 in conference action.

For the River Hawks, sophomore Jillian Hadder (Yucaipa, Calif.) and sophomore Sarah Coscia (Pittsfield, Mass.) each posted 12 kills, while junior setter Nichole Rondeau (Dracut, Mass.) dished out 36 assists in the victory.

For the Hawks, freshman outside hitter Charlotte Tencza (Greenfield, Mass.) led the way with nine kills and seven digs. Freshman setter Rachel Flaherty (Cold Spring, N.Y.) put up 16 assists, while sophomore libero Kelly Rudolph (Winter Park, Fla.) had a match-high 13 digs in the loss.

The Hawks return to action Saturday, October 25th, as they will host Assumption at Stoutenburgh Gymnasium at 11 a.m.