'KEENE, N.H.  - 9/5/02- The Keene State College women's volleyball team began its 2003 season with a 3-1 loss to Rivier College in the opening round of the KSC Invitational at Spaulding Gym. The game scores were 9-30, 30-15, 14-30 and 12-30.

Nicole Geyselaers (Cornwall Bridge, Conn.) led the Owls with six kills and three blocks.  Lauren Graham had three aces and 15 digs and Stephanie Benard (Tilton, N.H.) finished with four kills, five aces, and 13 digs.

Lindsey Heenan (Medford, Mass.) had 15 kills and 12 digs and Marissa Macro (Lincoln, R.I.) added 11 kills and six digs for Rivier.

Russell Sage College (2-3) swept Babson College 3-0 (30-25, 30-22, and 30-25) in the other opening round match. 

Amanda Skermont (Frankfort, N.Y.) had seven aces and Joanne Augstein (Albany, N.Y.) finished with 17 digs and seven kills to lead Russell Sage.

Amy Wilkinson (Kailus, HI) had eight kills and Barbara Wong finished with nine digs, four kills, and two aces to lead Babson (0-2).

On Saturday, KSC plays Russell Sage at 10 a.m. and faces Babson at noon.