Boston, MA (Oct. 2, 2024) --- In their Mental Health Awareness Game, the UMass Boston Beacons defeated the Falcons of Fisher College 3-1. 

How it Happened 

The Beacons started the night slow dropping the first set 25-17, but quickly flipped the script taking the next three sets 25-17, 25-11, 25-11 for the win. 

Mary Matthews provided the Beacons with the first spark they needed in the 2nd set when she went on her first run at the service line helping to give the Beacs the lead 4-3 and keeping the serve through 7. The Falcons tried to make a run late in the set but runs by Lauren Westlund and Matthews helped to seal the win. 

The Beacons started the third set on a 5-0 run forcing the Falcons to utilize an early timeout, but the Beacons continued with the pressure leading 13-2 before allowing the Falcons to score back-to-back points. 

The fourth set was the final one as the home team took the 2-1 lead early and never looked back. 

Inside the Box Score 

Both Lauren Westlund and Mary Matthews had 5 service aces on the night helping to give the Beacons needed momentum. Westlund led in scoring with 17 points on the night; Mary Denny was close behind contributing 13 kills and 15.5 points. 

Next Up 

The Beacons return to LEC action when they host UMass Dartmouth next Wednesday, October 9th, at 6pm for their LEC Undivided match.