Riverdale, NY - The University of Mount Saint Vincent battled Sarah Lawrence College on Wednesday night, with the Dolphins taking its home court for the first time in nearly a month. Unfortunately for UMSV, the Gryphons played spoiler, winning in straight sets, 25-15, 25-16, 25-16.
Anna Nolasco paced the Dolphins offensively with a team-high eight kills, while Dominique Otranto and Alysa Padgett added four kills apiece. Padgett also led UMSV with three blocks, while Otranto and Evelyn Starns each recorded two blocks.
Stephanie Rodriguez directed the offense with 15 assists and added a kill, while Angelia Donnelly contributed five assists and five digs. Jessica Broderick added three digs.
UMSV stayed competitive throughout the opening set before Sarah Lawrence pulled away late. The Dolphins again battled through the second and third sets, finishing the night with 23 kills and eight total blocks.
The Dolphins are right back in action tomorrow, with a tilt scheduled against York College set for the Sharp Center.
