Mercy University Volleyball Falls to Bentley University in NCAA DII Tournament
The No. 7 seeded Mercy University volleyball team lost to No. 3 seeded Bentley University in a 3-1 (23-25, 25-21, 13-25, 14-25) decision in the second round of the NCAA Division II Women's Volleyball Championship. The Mavericks' season ended in the tournament for the first time since 2005, but they had their first tournament win since 2001.
This loss marks the end of a successful season for Mercy University's volleyball team and highlights the historical significance of their first tournament win in two decades.
The loss to Bentley University in the NCAA Tournament reflects the competitive nature of women's volleyball and the challenges faced by teams in the tournament.
- Mercy University had 15 wins this season, the most since 2005.
- Bentley University had 24 wins this season.
- Ingrid Murphy from Bentley University had a match-high 16 kills.
- Mercy University hit .133 with 40 kills, 50 digs, six blocks, and one ace.
- Bentley University hit .197 with 53 kills, 53 digs, four blocks, and 11 aces.
- The No. 7 Mercy University volleyball team lost to No. 3 Bentley University in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
- This marks the end of Mercy's season and their first tournament appearance since 2005.
- Mercy had their first tournament win since 2001.
- Bentley University advances to the East Region Final.
Mercy University's volleyball team had a successful season, with their first tournament win in two decades, despite their loss to Bentley University in the NCAA Tournament.
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