SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y.- The SUNY Potsdam women's volleyball team (7-21) opened play at the Skidmore Invitation against the Thoroughbreds Friday evening. The Bears fell to Skidmore (8-23) in three straight sets (15-25,19-25,20-25).
 
Potsdams' defense was led by senior libero Gabby Arana (Williston Park, N.Y./Herricks) with 20 digs, while graduate student Annie Smith (Chateauguay, N.Y./Chateauguay) added 10 digs, one assist and nine kills.
 
Junior outside hitter Chelsea Sunday (Akwesasne, N.Y./Salmon River) had a team-high 10 kills and two digs as freshman setter Rachel Topf (Eagle River, Alaska/Chugiak) recorded 22 assists for the Bears.
 
Potsdam is back in action tomorrow at 12 p.m. when the Bears face the Farmingdale Rams, followed by Union College at 2 p.m.