Leicester, Mass. - The Hawks of Becker College opened up their 2011 women's volleyball season with a 0-3 (25-5, 25-8, 25-10) loss against the visiting Golden Bears of Western New England University on Thursday evening at the Leicester Gymnasium.

Junior middle blocker Nicole Morse (Alton, N.H.) led the Hawks with three kills. Sophomore outside hitter Maureen Pollet (Dix Hills, NY) led the Golden Bears with eight kills in the three game sweep.

The Hawks open their season at 0-1 while Western New England starts the season at 1-0. Becker plays their next match Tuesday, September 6 as they host the Scots of Gordon College. The match will begin at 7 p.m.