PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Harvard women's volleyball (3-11, 2-4 Ivy) lost its first match of the weekend, falling to Brown (9-6, 3-2 Ivy), 3-0. 

How it Happened

Harvard remained close to open the first set trailing by only two before the Bears exploded on a 9-0 run to lead 23-12.  Harvard secured three more points in the frame as it attempted to come back, but Brown eventually won the set, 25-15. 

The second was tight throughout as the Crimson looked to even the match with their own set victory.  After trailing 18-16 following a Bennett Trubey kill, the Bears used a 3-0 run to create more distance late.  Ultimately, Brown picked up another point with a 25-20 second set decision. 

Riding the momentum of a 2-0 lead, Brown held control throughout the entirety of the final set, solidifying the match with a 25-12 victory. 

Harvard Highlights

• Ryleigh Patterson and Sofia Rossi both tallied a team-best five kills. 
• Patterson also led the team in blocks, contributing to four across the three sets. 
• Brynne Faltinsky recorded double-digit digs for the second straight match with her team-high 12 tonight. 
• Sophia Wei and Nicole Cornell each recorded 11 assists against the Bears. 

Next Up

Harvard will conclude its weekend in New Haven, Conn. tomorrow as it takes on Yale at 6:00 p.m. ET.