OLD WESTBURY, N.Y. – The Sarah Lawrence women's volleyball team earned a convincing 3-0 win over Old Westbury on Thursday night, with set scores of 25-10, 25-15, and 25-22. The Gryphons improved to 9-5 overall and 3-1 in Skyline play after the victory.
Notable Performers
- Athena Kazos totaled 16 kills and added 20 digs for a double-double to lead the Gryphons
- Kaille Ferguson racked up 14 digs while also contributing three assists and a pair of aces
- Nikolet Vataj totaled 11 kills and added a trio of service aces
- Valerie Hertig totaled 30 assists in the winning effort
How it Happened
The first set saw Sarah Lawrence come out firing, jumping out to an early lead with a dominant 9-1 run, thanks to powerful kills by Vataj and Kazos. Massey's defensive efforts kept Old Westbury off balance, and the Gryphons capitalized on several unforced errors from the Panthers to extend their lead to 20-5. Old Westbury couldn't recover, and Sarah Lawrence cruised to a 25-10 win in the opening set.
In the second set, Old Westbury tightened up their play but couldn't contain the Gryphons' relentless attack. Vataj continued to lead with timely kills, while Massey and setter
Valerie Hertig played crucial roles in maintaining Sarah Lawrence's rhythm. Old Westbury kept the set close until the Gryphons went on a late run, winning the set 25-15.
The third set was more competitive, with Old Westbury pushing the Gryphons and keeping the score tight throughout. Sarah Lawrence held a slim 14-13 lead midway through the set, but key plays by Kazos and Massey allowed the Gryphons to pull ahead. Old Westbury managed to close the gap to 24-22 before Vataj delivered the final kill to secure the 25-22 set victory and the 3-0 match sweep.
Up Next
The Gryphons (9-5, Skyline 3-1) will return to action on Monday, October 7th, when they travel to take on the Purchase College Panthers for another Skyline Conference matchup. The match is set for 7:00 p.m. at the Purchase College Gymnasium
