LEICESTER, Mass. – Becker College defeated Pine Manor College 3-1 in non-conference women's volleyball action Thursday evening. The victory ups the Hawks record to 1-7, while the Gators fall to 0-7.

Freshman Marissa Turner (Coventry, R.I.) led the Hawks with ten kills. Junior setter Lauren LaVallee (Millbury, Mass.) turned in a game high 16 assists and Bethany Stone (Norwich, Conn.) delivered four service aces.

Junior Natasia Franklin (Windsor, Conn.) led Pine Manor with a game high 12 kills and 14 points in a losing effort.

Both teams return to the court on Saturday, September 21, when Becker travels to Rivier College at 11:00 a.m. The Gators will play a tri-match at Saint Joseph's University (Conn.) beginning at 10:00 a.m.