DUDLEY, Mass. – The Nichols College women's volleyball team was defeated by Wentworth 3-0 in Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) action Wednesday night at the Nichols Athletic Center.
 
The Leopards won game one 25-7, game two 25-17, and game three 25-13.
 
The Bison were led by sophomore J'ena Baker (Rockledge, Fla.) with seven kills and nine digs. Junior Moriah Burns (Holland, Mass.) posted three kills and five digs while sophomores Lexxus Andrews (Uxbridge, Mass.) and Megan Gardner (South Deerfield, Mass.), along with freshman Tatyana Carrasquillo (Athol, Mass.), all posted two kills. Junior Zoe Chevrette (Wilbraham, Mass.) – making her first collegiate start at home at setter – dished out 12 assists. Defensively, sophomore Jayla Simmons (Rockledge, Fla.) notched 21 digs.
 
Junior Abigail Ahern (Barrington, N.H.) led a balanced Leopards attack with six kills while senior Caroline Shea (Abington, Mass.) picked up five. Junior Lille Clark (Vista, Calif.) and sophomore Lexie Cambray (Bedford, N.H.) combined for 26 digs.
 
All-Time Series
Tonight's contest marked the second all-time meeting between Wentworth and Nichols College. The Leopards now lead the series, 2-0.
 
Next up
Nichols (2-18, 0-4 CCC) – Saturday, October 7 @ Eastern Conn. St. (12:00 p.m.)
Wentworth (16-2, 2-1 CCC) – Saturday, October 7 vs Rhode Island Col., 11:00 a.m.