BRONXVILLE, N.Y. – The Sarah Lawrence women's volleyball team set a single-season program record for Skyline victories Thursday, defeating Maritime in straight sets in the squad's Dig Pink match at Campbell Sports Center.
IN SHORT
Sarah Lawrence (12-12, 5-2) def. Maritime (3-18, 1-7), 3-0
25-7, 25-17, 25-15
RECAP
Sarah Lawrence sported the color pink during the contest, as the team partnered with The Side-Out Foundation and joining the nationwide Dig Pink movement to raise awareness and fund stage IV breast cancer. If you would like to support the Gryphons' efforts,
please consider making a donation.
Sarah Lawrence, who defeated Maritime earlier in the season in straight sets, cruised to a 1-0 series lead in the opening frame, defeating the Privateers by a 25-7 score.
In the second set, the Gryphons raced out to a 21-10 advantage. Maritime chipped away at the deficit with six straight points, but Sarah Lawrence responded with four unanswered scores to complete the game and take a 2-0 series edge.
Much like the second set, Sarah Lawrence pounced on the Privateers early, jumping out to a 21-9 margin in the third set en route to a 25-15 victory and series sweep.
Melanie Coleman recorded a match-best 16 points, collecting 11 kills, three aces and two blocks. The junior also contributed five digs.
Isabel Pecora posted a double-double, accumulating match-highs in assists (17) and digs (11).
Davis Mathis posted a season-high seven aces in the win.
UP NEXT
Sarah Lawrence is back on the court on Monday (Oct. 21) for a Skyline match against Mount Saint Mary at Campbell Sports Center.
