FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. - The Rutgers University volleyball team, under the guidance of first-year head coach CJ Werneke, fell to Binghamton University Friday evening in the first game of the Northern Arizona Tournament.

The Bearcats, who swept the match 3-0 (25-14, 25-16, 25-11), were led by Michelle McDonough who tallied a game-high nine kills. Teammate Anna Lejina added eight kills and seven assists.

The Scarlet Knights, playing without junior leader Kyra Thompson (Tucson, Ariz.), were paced by sophomore Emma Chrystal (Portage, Mich.), who had a team-high seven kills to go along with four digs. Sophomore Caitlin Saxton (Encinitas, Calif.) contributed six kills in her RU debut.

Rutgers will continue play in the Northern Arizona Tournament on August 30 as the Scarlet Knights will take on host Northern Arizona and Akron. Matches will begin at 12:30 p.m.