'KEENE, N.H. 9/6/03 - The Keene State College women's volleyball team posted its first two wins of the season in the second day of the KSC Invitational held Saturday at Spaulding Gym.

Keene State (2-1) defeated Russell Sage 3-2 (30-25, 22-30, 21-30, 30-23, 15-12) in a thrilling five game match.  Nicole Geyselaers (Cornwall Bridge, Conn.) led Keene State with 17 kills, four digs and four blocks.  Stephanie Benard (Tilton, N.H.) added eight kills, one ace and 22 digs.  Lauren Graham (Port Jefferson, N.Y.) finished with three kills, 29 assists, 10 aces and 16 digs. 

The Owls swept Babson College (3-0) (30-24, 30-21, 31-29) in their second match.  Lauren Graham (Port Jefferson, N.Y.) led Keene State with 26 assists, five aces and four digs.  Lynn Therrien (Rochester, N.H.) added five kills, two aces and twelve digs.  Shelly Ellis (Hampton, N.H.) finished five kills, three aces, 19 digs and one block. 

In other matches, Rivier College swept Babson College (3-0) (30-17, 30-20, 30-21).  Russell Sage defeated Rivier College (3-1) (28-30, 30-28, 30-24, 30-27).