Waltham, Mass. (Sep. 3, 2025) — UMass Boston volleyball showed grit and resilience on the road Wednesday night, narrowly falling to Brandeis University in a tightly contested three-set match. 

How It Happened 

From the first serve, the Beacons went point-for-point with the Judges in a set that featured no more than a three-point run by either side. UMass Boston held a late 22-21 lead, but Brandeis managed to edge ahead in the final moments to take the opening frame, 25-23. 

Set two mirrored the first in competitiveness, with Brandeis jumping out to an early lead before the Beacons stormed back to tie it at 10, fueled by a commanding block from Mary Denny and Addie Blomgren. The Beacons continued to apply pressure and grabbed their first lead at 19-18. Despite another 22-21 advantage late in the set, UMass Boston just missed closing it out, falling again 25-23. 

Brandeis sealed the match in the third 25-18. 

Inside the Box Score 

• Kesmyn Alves led the Beacons offensively with 10 kills and 3 aces. 

• Addie Blomgren continued to make her presence felt at the net, tallying 5 blocks. 

• Mary Denny set a new career high with 4 blocks. 

• Audrey Cofield dished out 24 assists, continuing her strong early-season form. 

Up Next 

The Beacons return home for the first time this season, hosting the 2nd Annual UMB Volleyball Tournament at the Clark Athletic Center this Friday and Saturday. The tournament will feature matchups against Salem State, Emerson, and the College of Saint Benedict. UMass Boston will also honor its seniors in a special ceremony before Friday night's opening match set for 4 p.m.