Brooklyn, NY (Sept. 22, 2017) – Purchase traveled to Pratt Institute Friday night and fell in straight sets (25-22, 25-17, 27-25) against the red-host hosts.

Pratt, in the process, run its winning streak to three games.

The visiting Panthers would be the aggressors to start the first set, racing out to a quick 10-2 lead. Following a Cannoneers timeout, a kill by Emelen Mikelic would begin a 12-3 run that gave Pratt their first lead of the set, 14-13. The momentum would be short-lived, as Purchase orchestrated its own offensive rally to regain control, 23-17.

Facing a large deficit, Pratt's service game would save the set. A pair of aces by both Mikelic and Hannah Lee led Pratt to score the final eight points to take the set, 25-23.

After falling behind 8-1, five straight points by the Panthers would cut the lead to two, but they would get no closer. Timely hitting and a string of Purchase errors allowed Pratt to open a commanding lead.

As set three progressed, the offensive woes for both teams continued, with neither being able to take control. A back-and-forth struggle ensued, with Purchase taking a 25-24 lead as the Panthers attempted to force a fourth set. However, three straight Pratt points allowed the hosts to take the match in three.

Purchase was paced by Alex Lally (SR/Mesquite, TX) and Maura Gribbins (JR/Buffalo, NY). The duo both recorded a team-best five kills. Gribbins added a team-best 14 digs. Lally led the Panthers with eight assists.

-Pratt Sports Information Contributed to this report