OLD WESTBURY, N.Y. — The SUNY Old Westbury women's volleyball team claimed the second set but was unable to complete the comeback, falling to Brooklyn College, 3-1 (25-15, 23-25, 26-24, 25-15), on Saturday morning at the Clark Athletic Center.
Brooklyn took the opening set by a 25-15 margin, putting the Panthers in an early hole. Old Westbury responded in the second set, finding its offensive rhythm to even the match at one set apiece with a 25-23 victory.
The third set proved to be a tightly contested battle, with both teams fighting for momentum. Old Westbury recorded eight kills in the frame, but Brooklyn edged the Panthers, 26-24, to regain the lead. The visitors carried that momentum into the fourth set, closing out the match with a 25-15 win.
Paige Herbert paced the Panthers with 14 kills and added 21 digs for a strong all-around performance. Nicole Zugnoni contributed six kills, two service aces and three total blocks, while Kasey Coppola also finished with six kills. Sharon Kim led the defensive effort with 20 digs, and Julia Brandes distributed 19 assists. Amaya McFadden added five kills and seven digs.
Old Westbury finished with 34 kills, 33 assists and 68 digs. Brooklyn was led by Saule Okeke-Ziburkus, who recorded 14 kills, four service aces and 11 digs, while Olive Carroll added 11 kills. Rose Kory finished with 28 assists.
