Swarthmore Nipped By Scarlet Raiders

The Swarthmore (6-3) volleyball team fell to Rutgers-Newark 3-2 in the championship match at the third annual Garnet Classic on Saturday evening in Tarble Pavilion.

The Garnet won the first game, 30-27, but dropped the next two by scores of 30-28 and 30-22. Swarthmore fought back to win the fourth game, 30-25, yet the Scarlet Raiders scrapped out the fifth and decisive game, 15-13.

Outside hitter Jennifer Wang '09 had a team-high 17 kills and 24 digs, while Erica George '07 added her own double-double with 15 kills and 23 digs against Rutgers-Newark (9-3).

George led Swarthmore with 38 kills on the day, earning All-Tournament status for the third consecutive year.

Complete Garnet Classic Results
All-Tournament Team

Sheena Eldred -- Rutgers-Newark (MVP)

Erica George -- Swarthmore

Kerri Lindenthaler - William Paterson

Amy Werley - Alvernia

Elizabeth Bauer - Kean

Samantha Hartling -- Cabrini

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