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Posted: Sep 25, 2017

Bryant travels to UMass Lowell for Tuesday night match

LOWELL, Mass. – The Bryant University volleyball team looks to extend a four-match winning streak with a nonconference contest Tuesday night at UMass Lowell.

The Particulars
Opponent: UMass Lowell
Match Time: Tuesday, Sept. 26 – 7 p.m.
Watch Live: AmericaEast.tv
Live Stats: GoRiverHawks.com

Series History
The former NE-10 foes have met six times since the start of 2013, with the Bulldogs holding a 4-2 advantage. The teams split the season series last year, with UMass Lowell winning at Holy Cross' tournament in Worcester and Bryant taking a five-set win at home. Ally Lunsford (Minneola, Fla.) led a balanced attack with 10 kills in the win in Smithfield.

Bulldog Notes and Notables

  • Bryant has won four straight and nine of its last 10 entering play Tuesday.
  • The Bulldogs swept St. Francis Brooklyn and defeated LIU Brooklyn in five sets over the weekend to open NEC play 2-0.
  • Bryant has also defeated Binghamton and Providence during the current winning streak.
  • Junior Julia Flynn (Pembroke, Mass.) has recorded a team-high 3.09 kills per set and is second with 3.04 digs per set.
  • Senior Ally Lunsford (Minneola, Fla.) leads the Bulldogs with a .321 hitting percentage.
  • Freshman Erika Ward (Rochester, Mich.) has collected a team-high 4.09 digs per set.
  • Bryant's 14-match home winning streak is the sixth-longest in the nation.
  • The Bulldogs are 2-1 against the America East this year with wins over Stony Brook and Binghamton and a loss to New Hampshire.

A Bit About UMass Lowell
The River Hawks are 4-9 and 0-1 in the America East after splitting last weekend, as they fell to New Hampshire before defeating Coppin State in a nonconference match. Katherine Claybaugh leads UMass Lowell with 3.09 kills per set, while Lindsey Visvardis has recorded a team-best 4.21 digs per set.