BROOKLYN, N.Y. — The Sarah Lawrence College women's volleyball team rallied from an early deficit to defeat Brooklyn College, 3-2, in a thrilling five-set non-conference matchup Thursday, October 1 at the West Quad Center.
With the victory, the Gryphons improve to 11-1 on the season, while Brooklyn falls to 3-6.
Sarah Lawrence dropped a tightly contested opening set, 26-24, before responding with a dominant 25-13 victory in the second. The Bulldogs answered in the third, edging the Gryphons 27-25, but Sarah Lawrence once again responded, taking the fourth set 25-20 to force a decisive fifth set.
The Gryphons controlled the final frame from the start, closing out the match with a commanding 15-5 victory.
Nikolet Vataj led the Sarah Lawrence attack with a match-high 26 kills while adding a career-high 24 digs.
Caroline Combs followed with 20 kills and a season-best 15 digs, while
Charlee Leonard contributed seven kills, a season-best nine digs, and a pair of blocks.
Sophia Costa orchestrated the offense with 50 assists, adding a season-best 15 digs, while
Kai Perkins posted a match-high 27 digs and added six service aces.
Eva Anderson chipped in a career-high 20 digs and three aces.
As a team, the Gryphons recorded 61 kills, 56 assists, 14 service aces and 114 digs. Sarah Lawrence also held the edge in hitting, finishing the match with a .177 attack percentage compared to Brooklyn's .076.
The Gryphons return to action Saturday, Oct. 3, when they host SUNY Morrisville at 11 a.m. as part of a tri-match at Campbell Sports Center. Sarah Lawrence will also face Hunter College at 3 p.m.
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