POTSDAM, N.Y.—The SUNY Potsdam women's volleyball team (0-1) fell to Clarkson University (1-0) on Wednesday evening after four sets (12-25, 12-25, 25-20, 18-25). Junior outside hitter Jessica Ader (Highland Mills, N.Y./Monroe-Woodbury) racked up eight kills and 13 digs on the night. Sophomore outside hitter Mikayla Myers (Gloversville, N.Y./Mayfield) had five kills and freshman setter Colleen Murphy (Clifton Park, N.Y/Shenendehowa) was strong all around with 12 assists and eight digs.
 
Junior outside hitter Abygail Olejnik (Bakersfield, Calif./Bakersfield) finished with two aces and junior setter Alyssa Rogers (Anchorage, Alaska/Grace Christian) finished with eight assists. Myers and freshman middle Santara Hart (Meridian, Ind./Meridian) posted three blocks. Senior captain Nikki Ramirez (West Covina, Calif./Bishop Amat) totaled 16 digs.
 
Sophomore middle Gillian Kurtic (Silver Springs, Md./Montgomery Blair) led the Golden Knights with 11 kills, three blocks and four aces. Sophomore outside hitter Sara Galante (Syracuse, N.Y./Westhill) also had 11 kills on the night. Junior setter Isabelle Crow (Tipp City, Ohio/Tippecanoe) finished with 34 assists and freshman defensive specialist Abigail Spector (Rochester, N.Y./Penfield) led the Knights with 18 digs.
 
The Bears are hit the road for the Saxton Classic at Alfred University on Friday. They open the tournament against Penn State Behrend at 7pm.