BRONXVILLE, N.Y. - The Sarah Lawrence women's volleyball team had an impressive day at the Campbell Sports Center, sweeping both the City College of New York (CCNY) and Medgar Evers in straight sets.
Match 1: Sarah Lawrence 3, CCNY 0
The Gryphons started strong against CCNY, defeating the Beavers 25-15, 25-13, and 25-13.
Athena Kazos led the offense with an outstanding performance, tallying 11 kills on a .333 hitting percentage, while
Nikolet Vataj added 15 assists.
Valerie Hertig contributed both defensively and offensively with 11 assists and a crucial block.
Carolyn Kelly was also instrumental, recording several key kills and a block that disrupted CCNY's attack. The Gryphons used a series of scoring runs, including a six-point streak in the first set that turned a close 7-6 lead into a commanding 13-6 advantage. The Gryphons' serving was on point, with
Kaille Ferguson delivering two service aces, helping them control the pace of the game. In total, Sarah Lawrence managed four team blocks, which stifled CCNY's efforts, especially in the second set.
Match 2: Sarah Lawrence 3, Medgar Evers 0
In their second match of the day, the Gryphons swept Medgar Evers with scores of 25-14, 25-9, and 25-20. The standout performer was once again
Kazos, who delivered consistent attacking with six kills early in the match, supported by
Milly Guemple, who added six of her own. The team's blocking efforts were key, as
Jenna Lehnhart and
Valerie Hertig recorded a block each to shut down Medgar Evers' offensive plays. The Gryphons unleashed several impressive scoring runs, including a dominant 12-point streak in the first set behind strong serving from
Kelly and a stretch of kills by
Kazos. In the second set, Sarah Lawrence went on an early 5-1 run that kept Medgar Evers on the defensive.
Alex Pantoliano was another key contributor with a service ace and steady play that helped secure the set.
Up Next
The Gryphons (14-5, Skyline 6-1) will return to Skyline action on Tuesday night as they host U.S.M.M.A. at 7:00 p.m. for their annual dig pink match. The match will carry postseason implications as both teams currently sit within the top six spots in the conference standings.
