South Hadley, Mass. (Sept. 17, 2025) — The UMass Boston Beacons volleyball team spoiled Mount Holyoke's home opener in their newly renovated Mildred S. Howard Gymnasium on Wednesday night, earning a 3-1 victory. 

After dropping the first set 25-18, the Beacons responded with three straight wins to take the match. The team closed it out in dominant fashion, posting their most efficient hitting percentage of the season (.414) in the fourth and final set. 

It was a true team effort, with several players notching career and season highs. 

Paige Coulson led all players with 14 kills. Lauren Westlund contributed a team-high 16 points, tallying 10 kills, a season and game-high five service aces, and two block assists. 

Setting duties were split between Amelia Devlin (19 assists) and Audrey Cofield (15 assists), while Mary Matthews anchored the defense with a game-high 24 digs — nine more than any other player. 

At the net, Addie Blomgren recorded a career-high nine total blocks (one solo, eight assists). Josie Becker and Adele Accelus also had standout performances, each registering a career-high four blocks. 

Up Next
The Beacons continue their road swing on Saturday, Sept. 20, when they face the University of Saint Joseph and Colby-Sawyer College at the Colby-Sawyer Tri-Meet, with matches scheduled for 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.