BABSON PARK, Mass. —  The Salve Regina University women's volleyball team faced Babson College on Tuesday evening but fell 3-0 in NEWMAC conference action at Staake Gymnasium after a solid effort against the Beavers.
Salve Regina recorded six total blocks while competing against a Babson squad that entered the match with an 18-5 overall record.
Anouk Jansen and Lauren Shurling led the Seahawks offensively, recording five kills apiece. Cecelia Bronson added four kills while posting an efficient .429 hitting percentage, finishing with six total points.
Jenna DeFrancesco paced Salve Regina with four total blocks, including two solo blocks and two block assists. Bronson and Sydney Hanlon contributed two block assists apiece as the Seahawks worked to disrupt Babson's attack.
Kate Andy led the Salve Regina offense with 10 assists, while Kalena Stavish added six assists. Madelyn Homer topped the Seahawks defensive effort with eight digs, followed by Lily Dobbins with five. Shurling and Hanlon chipped in four digs each.
Babson established control early, taking the opening set 25-17 before earning a 25-15 victory in the second. The Seahawks responded with their strongest offensive showing in the third set, recording 10 kills, but the Beavers ultimately secured the sweep with a 25-19 decision.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Final: Babson 3, Salve Regina 0
Records: Salve Regina (8-15, 2-7 Â NEWMAC), Babson (19-5,8-1Â NEWMAC)
ON THE HORIZON:
Seahawk women's volleyball will be on the road on Friday, October 31, at 6 p.m. to face Bridgewater State University.
