DANBURY, Conn. – The Sarah Lawrence women's volleyball team suffered a pair of losses Saturday at a non-conference tri-match at Western Connecticut State's Stephen Feldman Arena.

IN SHORT
Rhode Island College (5-8) def. Sarah Lawrence (7-6), 3-0
25-18, 25-19, 25-15

Western Connecticut (11-3) def. Sarah Lawrence (7-7), 3-0
25-10, 25-18, 25-18

RECAP
Match 1: Sarah Lawrence 0, Rhode Island College 3
In the first-ever meeting between the two programs, the Anchorwomen raced out to a 15-9 lead in the opening set, taking the game by a 25-18 score.

RIC, who lost its opening match to Western Connecticut, jumped out to a 21-9 advantage in the second set. Sarah Lawrence rallied with seven unanswered points to shrink the margin to five, but the Anchorwomen held on for a 25-19 decision. RIC completed the series sweep with a 25-15 victory in the final frame.

Melanie Coleman finished with a team-high 12 points, collecting nine kills, one ace and a pair of blocks. Lauren Kilroy added four kills and 15 digs, while Clarise Steiner contributed three kills and 15 digs. Isabel Pecora handed out 18 assists in the loss.

Match 2: Sarah Lawrence 0, Western Connecticut 3
The Colonials, who entered the contest winners of five straight matches, cruised to a 25-10 victory in the opening set. In the second set, the two squads exchanged points for a 10-10 score. Western Connecticut created separation with five consecutive points, fending off the Gryphons for a 25-18 win and 2-0 series lead. The Colonials completed the sweep with a 25-18 decision in the final game.

Coleman posted five kills and an ace, while Steiner (18) and Kilroy (15) combined for 33 digs. Pecora tallied 13 assists in the loss.

UP NEXT
Sarah Lawrence resumes Skyline play Tuesday (Oct. 1) against St. Joseph's Long Island at Campbell Sports Center.