BOSTON – The University of Southern Maine women's volleyball team was defeated 3-0 on Wednesday evening by UMass Boston in a Little East Conference match. Sophomore Ella Koehler (Pickerington, Ohio/Fairfield Christian Academy) led the team in digs with 13 and tied with freshman Taylor Joyal (Nashua, N.H./Nashua North) for the team lead in kills with. Joyal also reached double figures in digs in a three-set match for the first time in her career with 10 to tie with Macie Ahmer (Lake Villa, Ill./Grayslake North) for second on the team. Ahmer also led the team in assists with 11.
 
The Records:
Southern Maine: 4-15 (0-2 LEC)
UMass Boston: 9-9 (2-0 LEC)
 
Series History:
The Beacons led the series 23-13.
 
How It Happened:

• The Beacons won the first set 25-15 while committing just one attack error.
• The Huskies stayed with the Beacons for most of the second set before the hosts pulled away for a 25-20 win.
• UMass Boston completed the sweep with a 25-17 win in the third set.

 
Inside The Stats:

• The Beacons led 10-1 in total blocks. Freshman Mariah Eaton (West Yarmouth, Mass./Dennis-Yarmouth Regional) had a solo block for the Huskies and tied with Joyce for the lead in points with seven after also recording five kills and an ace.
• Freshman Reese Helisek (Halifax, Mass./Silver Lake Regional) finished second on the Huskies in assists with nine. She also led the team in aces with two.

 
 
Up Next:
The Huskies will host a tri-match on Saturday with games against Rhode Island College (12:00 pm) and Thomas College (4:00 pm).