The competition was stiff for the Tompkins Cortland Community College volleyball team Tuesday as the Panthers went on the road to take on the top-ranked team in Region III, the SUNY Broome Hornets. Despite a good effort, the challenge was too tall as the Panthers lost in straight sets, 25-16, 25-8, 25-11. Tompkins Cortland is now 2-7 overall and 1-4 in the Mid-State Athletic Conference. Broome improves to 9-0 overall and 5-0 in the MSAC. The win clinches at least a share of the conference championship for the Hornets.

Looking ahead

The Panthers return home on Saturday to host Jamestown Community College. The 1 p.m. match is the final home contest of the season for the Panthers.