BRONXVILLE, N.Y. — The Sarah Lawrence College women's volleyball team continued its historic season on Thursday, October 29, sweeping St. Joseph's University, Brooklyn, 3-0, at the Campbell Sports Center in Skyline Conference action.
The Gryphons (23-2, 9-0 Skyline) dominated from start to finish, taking the match by set scores of 25-9, 25-6 and 25-15 to extend their winning streak to 12Â matches and remain unbeaten in conference play.
Caroline Combs led the Sarah Lawrence offensive attack with 10 kills on a .500 hitting percentage, adding five service aces for a match-high 15.5 points. Nikolet Vataj contributed seven kills, while Evie Iceton added four kills on a .667 hitting percentage.
The Gryphons set the tone early, hitting .250 in the opening set while limiting the Bears to a -.300 hitting percentage to earn a 25-9 victory. Sarah Lawrence continued its dominant play in the second set, recording nine kills while committing just one attack error to secure a 25-6 win.
In the third set, the Gryphons recorded 10 kills and added five service aces to close out the sweep with a 25-15 victory.
Sophia Costa orchestrated the offense with 20 assists and added four service aces. Eva Anderson also contributed four aces, while Vataj and Charlotte Siemsen each recorded three block assists. Kai Perkins led the defensive effort with nine digs, while Vataj added seven.
Sarah Lawrence finished the match with 26 kills, 14 service aces and a .339 hitting percentage, while holding St. Joseph's Brooklyn to 12 kills and a -.104 hitting percentage.
With the victory, Sarah Lawrence extends its winning streak to 12Â matches and improves to 9-0 in Skyline Conference play.
The Gryphons return to action on Saturday, October 31, for a 12:00 p.m. Skyline matchup against Farmingdale State. Sarah Lawrence will celebrate senior Milly Guemple prior to the match.
