Boston, MA (Oct. 30, 2024) --- The Beacons of UMass Boston defeated the Raiders of Rivier University in a decisive 3 sets Wednesday night. 

The Beacons stayed consistent through the first two sets before slamming the door shut for the Raiders in the third. The first set would end up being the closest with the Beacons taking it 25-18.  

Inside the Box Score 

The Beacons led in every category, collecting 43 kills to the Raiders 24 and 54 points to Rivier's 28. Blocks weren't plentiful in today's match, but the Beacons came away with 4 to the Raiders 1. Addie Blomgren made 3 of the Beacons 4 blocks on the night. Lauren Westlund led all players with 13 kills, followed closely by Mya Perron with 12. The Beacons also registered 7 service aces on the night with 3 players (Blomgren, Mary Matthews, and Westlund) collecting 2. 

Up Next 

The Beacons return to conference play when they travel to Castleton, VT to take on Vermont State University Castleton on Saturday, November 2nd at 2:00pm.