CARLISLE, Pa. -- Swarthmore College Volleyball improved to 8-1 by defeating Dickinson College 3-0 to start Centennial Conference competition.

Led by junior Mehra den Braven's 14 kills and .294 hitting percentage, the Garnet won 25-12, 25-19, 25-20. Den Braven also added 10 digs.

Sophomore Alyssa Nathan provided 25 assists, and senior Sarah Girard contributed with a team-high 13 digs.

The Garnet have their first home match of the season on Tuesday at 7 p.m. as they take on Ursinus College at Tarble Pavilion.