COLCHESTER, Vt. – Freshman Lulu Pavan put forth two more matches with double-digit kills, Elizabeth reached double-digit blocks, and Tory Vitko notched another double-double as the No. 18 Bentley volleyball team split matches in its final day of the Windjammer Classic hosted by Saint Michael's Saturday. The Falcons lost to No. 12 Nebraska-Kearney in three sets, but they bounced back to sweep Saint Michael's in a non-conference match.
 
Bentley 0, Nebraska-Kearney 3 (25-19, 25-19, 25-23)
In a battle of nationally-ranked teams, the Lopers came away the victor over the Falcons.

Lulu Pavan put away a team-high 11 kills for Bentley, while Tory Vitko finished with 24 assists. Defensively, Sofia Zingariello had 13 digs.

Elizabeth Blinn totaled 10 blocks, a feat she hadn't reached since a win over New Haven last November. Blinn had three contests with double-digit blocks in 2024, including a season-high 12- against Lewis. She ranked sixth in the nation for blocks per set a year ago (1.44).
 
Bentley 3, Saint Michael's 0 (25-11, 25-13, 25-21)
The Falcons totaled 12 service aces in their non-conference win over Saint Michael's. Lulu Pavan had four aces, while Lauren Hallas and Sasha Luzina both added two.

Pavan also had 14 kills in the win. The rookie has 10+ kills in each of first four collegiate matches. Sophia Poehlein added 10 kills, and Tory Vitko recorded her third double-double of the season with 28 assists and 11 digs.