Waterbury, Conn. - The Post University Eagles will take on No. 5 and defending Division II National Champions, Bentley on Saturday at 1:30 p.m. in North Andover, Mass.

The Eagles are coming off of a 77-57 loss to Merrimack on Nov. 14.

In that game, Deaisia Acklin (Bronx, N.Y.) scored 17 points to lead the Eagles (0-1). Freshman Lexus Childs-Harris (New London, Conn.) scored nine points and grabbed two rebounds. Junior Kristine Ripson (Youngstown, N.Y.) scored six points while grabbing six rebounds.

The Eagles hit 10 of their 14 shots from the free throw line, and grabbed 13 offensive rebounds, including three each from Acklin and sophomore Liz Falcigno (MIddletown, Conn.)

About Bentley

Bentley (1-0) is coming off of a banner year, literally, as it won the Division II title, and going 35-0 to boot. They defeated West Texas A&M, 73-65 in the title game. 

The Falcons won their first game of the season, a 62-52 win over Goldey-Beacom on Saturday. In that game, Trevena Bennett scored 18 points and Jen Gemma scored 17. Gemma averaged 10.1 points as a freshman a season ago.

Saturday will mark the first time these two teams have met.