LEICESTER, Mass. --- The Becker College women's volleyball team lost in three sets to visiting Worcester State University on Thursday night at the Leicester Gymnasium. Set scores were 25-14, 25-15, 25-18 in favor of the visitors.

The Hawks of Becker (7-12) were led by sophomore middle blocker Kayla Dupree (North Bergen, N.J. / Bronx) with four kills and four total blocks. Sophomore libero Brittney Bullis (Stafford, Va. / Mountain View) led the defense with 16 digs while senior middle blocker Marissa Turner (Coventry, R.I. / Coventry) added four kills.

The Lancers of Worcester State (8-10) were paced by sophomore outside hitter Emily Carens (Northborough, MA / Algonquin Regional) with 11 kills, seven digs and a .320 attack percentage. Freshman middle blocker Sarah Powers (Hopkinton, MA / Hopkinton) added four kills and four blocks. Sophomore setter Alexandra Nolan (Melrose, MA / Melrose) set up the offense with 20 set assists.

Becker takes the home court again on Friday night when they will face visiting Newbury College in NECC action. Worcester State will be back in action on Saturday at the Regis College Tri-Match.