BRONXVILLE, N.Y. – The Sarah Lawrence women's volleyball team opened Skyline play Thursday, hosting Farmingdale State at Campbell Sports Center. The Rams defeated the Gryphons in straight sets.

IN SHORT
Farmingdale State (5-12, 1-1) def. Sarah Lawrence (3-6, 0-1), 3-0.
28-26, 25-20, 25-14.

RECAP
Farmingdale State, picked second in the Skyline Preseason Poll, faced deficits in each of the first two sets. In the opening game, Sarah Lawrence held a 24-20 advantage, but the Rams used five straight points to take the lead. The Gryphons managed to knot the contest at 25, but Farmingdale prevailed to win, 28-26.

Sarah Lawrence, who entered the day winners of three consecutive matches, jumped out to an 18-13 edge in the second set, but the Rams again mounted a comeback with nine unanswered points to take the lead for good and win, 25-20, for a 2-0 series lead. Farmingdale State completed the sweep, cruising to a 25-14 win in the final game.

Melanie Coleman paced the Gryphons with eight kills, while Isabel Pecora registered team-highs in assists (17) and aces (3). Lauren Kilroy recorded 13 digs in the loss.

Cat Ramey finished with six kills and a pair of aces, while Lucy Decarlo added four kills, one ace and a block.

UP NEXT
Sarah Lawrence returns to action on Oct. 3 with a match against Mount Saint Vincent at Campbell Sports Center. Game time is scheduled for 7 p.m.