LESLEY UNIV. TAKES REGIS COLLEGE 3-0

The Lesley University women's volleyball team swept Regis College in the second match of the day, 3-0. Senior Lindsey Marek (Bedford, MA/Bedford) led the Lynx with seven kills in the victory. 

Lesley took the first game 25-16 but the Pride made a valiant come-back in the second time. Game two was a tight battle between the two institutions but the Lynx ultimate took the game in 25-23 then the deciding game three, 25-14. 

Freshman Amanda McCracken (Eldersburg, MD/Liberty) contributed with two solo blocks and two assisted blocks. With the win the Lynx finish the day at 1-1 as they improve to 5-11 on the season. 

The Pride were led by sophomore Lauren Ross (Dracut, MA/Dracut) who recorded seven kills in the loss

REGIS COLLEGE DEFEATS NEWBURY 3-0

The Regis College Pride rallied after a tough loss to Lesley University to defeat the host Nighthawks by a score of 3-1.  Sophomore Lauren Ross (Dracut, MA/Dracut) continued to guide her squad unleashing nine kills on the match.

Newbury won the first game with a ten-point margin (25-15), but could not seal victory as they battled point-for-point in the final three games, coming up just shy in each of them (25-21, 25-19, 25-19).  Sara Hannah (Center Moriches, NY/East Port-South Manor) showcased another stellar performance for the Nighthawks as she came away with 14 kills and 23 digs in the loss.  Fellow freshman Sarah Young (Waterloo, NY/Waterloo) gave a solid defensive effort on the day recording 14 digs of her own.

Also playing well for Regis in the victory was junior Megan McCarty (Billerica, MA/Billerica) and sophomore Domingas Gomes (Brockton, MA/Brockton) who recorded eight kills a piece.

Written by: Contact: Peter Centola - Director of Athletics

(P) 617-730-7091 (F) 617-730-2414 (E) pcentola@newbury.edu

Story by:  Lindsay Graham - Staff Assistant