WORCESTER, Mass. – The Assumption University took the second set, but the Bentley University Falcons took the 3-1 decision in non-conference action Tuesday evening in Laska Gymnasium. 

THE BASICS
Score: Bentley University 3, Assumption University 1
Records: Greyhounds (6-12, 1-3 NE10) | Falcons (14-4, 5-1 NE10

HOW IT HAPPENED
Bentley started the first set with a slight lead, as they grabbed a 5-3 advantage. The Falcons' lead would grow to as large as nine (23-14). The two teams would trade the following four points and clinch the first set win for the visitors, 25-16. 
 
The Greyhounds would garner the early momentum in the second set, as they would take an 8-4 advantage. Assumption would see their largest lead come at 16-10, following a combo block by Alexis Distasio and Sophia Kane. Bentley would not give up as they clawed back to tie the set at 20-20. The two teams traded the next six points, but another combination block by Distasio and Kane and an ace from Brennah Abilheira-Cargill would lead to a 25-23 second set win for the hosts. 
 
Bentley took complete control in both the third and fourth set, breezing to a 25-14 win in the third set, followed by a 25-9 win in the fourth set to complete the 3-1 win for the Falcons. 

INSIDE THE NUMBERS

• Carly Goodhue led the Greyhounds with eight kills, while Alexis Distasio added seven. 
• Marisa Billone paced the Assumption offense with 14 assists, with Marissa Krawczyk chipping in 12. 
• Defensively, Barbara Illig had 22 digs, while Kaitlyn Montgomery had one solo block and two assisted rejections. 
• Bentley now leads the all-time series 45-5. 

 
UP NEXT

• Assumption vs. St. Michael's, Saturday, October 4:00 pm – Senior Day
• Bentley at Mercy, Thursday, October 24, 6:00 pm

 
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