Vassar holds of Skidmore in playoff preview

POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. – The Skidmore College women’s volleyball team rallied to win the third set and held three set points in the fourth, but Vassar stormed back late to secure a 3-1 (25-21, 25-21, 22-25, 27-25) victory Saturday afternoon at Kenyon Hall. The Thoroughbreds, who clinched a Liberty League playoff berth Friday, slipped to 12-11 overall and 3-5 in conference play, while the Brewers improved to 12-12 and 6-2. Natalie Pedersen led Skidmore with 12 kills on .267 hitting, while Katy O’Connell delivered an efficient performance with 10 kills and no errors on 17 attempts for a .588 hitting percentage.…