BRONX, N.Y. – The Sarah Lawrence women's volleyball team wrapped up its non-conference slate Saturday with a victory over Lehman at The APEX Center. It's the Gryphons' first win over the Lightening at the APEX since 1997.  

IN SHORT
Sarah Lawrence (13-14) def. Lehman (4-21), 3-0
25-18, 25-14, 25-21

RECAP
Sarah Lawrence, who entered the match 3-14 all-time against Lehman, turned in a solid performance against the CUNYAC opponent, as the Gryphons picked up victory No. 13, tying the record for most wins in a season upon transitioning to NCAA Division III status.

In the opening frame, the two teams traded points for a 6-6 score. Sarah Lawrence created separation, scoring nine straight points to open up a 15-6 advantage, the largest margin of the set. The Gryphons went on to win the set by a 25-18 score.

In the second set, Lehman raced out to an early 7-3 lead, but the Gryphons chipped away at the deficit to knot the contest at 13-13. Sarah Lawrence took control from that point, finishing the game on a 12-1 run to win, 25-14, and take a 2-0 series lead.

Much like the first two sets, Sarah Lawrence and Lehman exchanged runs throughout in the final frame. Tied at 21-21, the Gryphons scored the final four points of the set to secure the 25-21 victory and series sweep.

Melanie Coleman paced the Gryphons with nine kills, while Davis Mathis finished with five kills, three aces and two total blocks.

Isabel Pecora produced a double-double of 11 assists and 11 digs, while Clarise Steiner and Lauren Kilroy chipped in with a team-best 12 digs apiece.

Gabrielle Hegedus collected three kills and a pair of aces in the victory, while Alicia Blanco added one kill and Ivanna Zhang contributed an assist and one ace.

UP NEXT
Sarah Lawrence returns to Bronxville for its final home match of the season on Tuesday (Oct. 29), hosting defending conference champion Mount Saint Vincent at Campbell Sports Center on Senior Night.