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Babson College Defeats Brandeis University in New England Fall Classic Opener

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In a decisive four-set victory, Babson College defeated visiting Brandeis University, 25-21, 17-25, 25-11, 25-15, to open the New England Fall Classic on Friday afternoon. Led by senior Isabella Allen's 12 kills, the Beavers outperformed the Judges, who were led by senior Anna Ertischek's 11 kills. The match showcased a balanced attack for Babson, with several players contributing to the team's success.

Key Takeaways:

  • Senior Isabella Allen led the Beavers with 12 kills, while junior Zoe Ackerman finished with 38 assists and seven service aces.
  • Junior Allison Molendyk, sophomore Angelina Holm, and first-year Ailsa Munro each recorded eight kills for Babson.
  • The Beavers' strong serve game allowed them to dominate the third set, with three consecutive points on the serve of Allen and nine on the serve of Shaw during a 12-1 run.
  • Babson has now won two consecutive matches, improving their record to 4-1, while Brandeis has dropped two of its last three outings and fallen to 4-3 overall.
  • The Beavers' balanced attack and strong serve game contributed to their victory, with six players combining for just six errors and hitting .476 in the win.
  • This was Babson's 16th victory over Brandeis in their all-time series, and they have now won 10 consecutive matches in the series going back to 2014.

Statistics:

  • Babson won the match in four sets, with a score of 25-21, 17-25, 25-11, 25-15.
  • The Beavers hit .476 in Friday's victory, while the judges hit .350.
  • Babson recorded 14 service aces, the most in a single match since the start of last season.
  • The Beavers have won the opening set in each of their first five contests this season and are now 2-1 in four-set matches.
  • Junior Zoe Ackerman handed out 38 assists, while senior Julia Liang of Brandeis handed out 20 assists.
  • Senior Sophia Shaw led all players with 15 digs, while junior Ailsa Munro also chipped in with 11 digs.
  • First-year Lara Demoraes of Brandeis totaled 11 digs, while sophomore Kennedy Lilly added 10 kills and senior Julia Liang handed out 20 assists for the judges.

Sources:

  • Babson College Athletics,
  • News Release: Babson College Athletics, (no date provided)

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