New York, NY-  Bryn Mawr volleyball went 1-1 in their tri-match season opener earlier Friday at Baruch College in New York City. The Owls won in a five-set thriller against the hosts Baruch College behind crucial performances from its rookies. In its second match of the day, the Owls lost 3-1 to the St. Joseph's University-Brooklyn Bears.  

Highlights against Baruch College: 

• The Owls started off the match strong, winning the first two sets with comfortable margins. The Bearcats pushed back after Bryn Mawr's quick start, winning set three and four to force a fifth set. Bryn Mawr won the fifth set 15-11. 

• First-year Zara Kepler had a strong showing in her first collegiate career start. Kepler earned 16 digs, 11 kills, and three aces throughout the match. She tallied her 11th kill as she earned the 14th point the fifth and final set of the game.  

• Adelaide Grace in her first appearance as a Bryn Mawr Owl tallied 11 kills, nine digs, and one assist throughout the five-set match.  

• Sophomore Emma Loller performed well in the win as she swung well, tallying 10 kills and one block. 

• Elise Perry led all players with one and a half blocks, meanwhile Saya Feldman led all in digs with 16.  

Highlights against St. Joseph's University-Brooklyn: 

• After the Bears came out swinging in set one, the Owls battled back during the second set winning 26-24. In set three and four the Bearcats held off a Bryn Mawr attack to seal the deal for the match.  

• First-Years Adelaide Grace and Zara Kepler each tallied eight kills and 10 digs each.  

• Defensively, Anna Dravk and Saya Feldman produced seven and eight digs respectively.  

• In her second collegiate game, Lyra Aubry added a block and block assist.  

• Elise Perry recorded six kills, two aces, and five digs throughout the second match.  

The Owls are away on Wednesday September 7th at 7:00 PM EST at Arcadia University. Visit gobrynmawr.com to tune into the match live and check out @bmcathletics on social media to stay updated on your favorite Bryn Mawr teams.