Bristol, R.I. (Sept. 27, 2025) — UMass Boston dropped a hard-fought 3-1 decision to Roger Williams University on Saturday afternoon in non-conference action. The first three sets were decided by identical 25-23 scores, with the Hawks taking sets one and three, and the Beacons claiming set two. Roger Williams sealed the match with a 25-16 win in the fourth set. 

The Beacons posted a team hitting percentage of .215 across four sets. Audrey Cofield led the team in efficiency, hitting .429 with 3 kills on 7 attempts while Lauren Westlund paced the offense with a season-high 14 kills, closely followed by Paige Coulson with 13. 

Cofield also set a new season high with 37 assists and added 15 digs defensively. Addie Blomgren and Mary Denny were strong at the net, recording 5 and 4 blocks, respectively. 

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UMass Boston returns home to host New England College on Wednesday, October 1, for their Breast Cancer Awareness Match. First serve is set for 6 p.m., and admission is free.