MANCHESTER, N.H. – The Saint Anselm College women's volleyball team fell to Bentley University, 3-0, on Saturday afternoon in Northeast 10 Conference action at Stoutenburgh Gymnasium. The Falcons, who received votes in the latest AVCA Division II National Poll, earned the victory by set scores of 25-22, 25-9, and 25-23.
Highlights
- Junior Taylor Lacerda led the Hawks with eight kills and picked up six digs.
- Senior Sam Pila recorded 11 digs while adding three block assists.
- Senior Madeline Burke paced the defensive effort with 13 digs.
- Sophomore Mckenna O'Connell distributed 18 assists and added seven digs.
- Sophomore Etta Rocco led Saint Anselm with four block assists.
How it Happened
SET 1 | Bentley claimed the opening set by a 25-22 score. The Falcons recorded 12 kills, while Saint Anselm totaled seven, as the Hawks kept the opening frame competitive.
SET 2 | Bentley took the second set, 25-9, hitting .480 with 12 kills and no attack errors. The Hawks recorded four kills in the frame as the Falcons moved ahead two sets to none.
SET 3| Saint Anselm responded with its strongest offensive showing of the match, recording 12 kills and hitting .154 in the third set. However, Bentley posted 15 kills and hit .324 to secure a 25-23 victory and complete the sweep.
Up Next
Saint Anselm (12-8, 2-4 NE10) returns to action on Saturday, Oct. 31, traveling to Worcester, Mass., to face Assumption University (6-15, 2-4 NE10) in an NE10 matchup. The Hawks defeated the Greyhounds, 3-1, in their previous meeting at Stoutenburgh Gymnasium on Sept. 15.
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