KEENE, N.H. 10/5/04- Keene State College came-from-behind to defeat Rhode Island College 3-1 in a highly contested Little East Conference women's volleyball match played Tuesday evening at Spaulding Gym.

After dropping the first game 28-30, the Owls came back to take the next three games 30-25, 30-27, and 31-29.

Keene State held a 29-24 lead in the deciding game. The Anchorwomen reeled off the next five points to tie the score at 29-all. But with Genna Florkowski (East Northport, N.Y.), the Owls were able to get the final two points to win the match.

"It was a very tight match and we were able to maintain our composure and get the big points when we needed them," said KSC Coach Matora Fiorey. "I'm really proud how the team played tonight."

Junior outside hitter Shelly Ellis (Hampton, N.H.) led the Owls with 15 kills, four service aces and 18 digs. Florkowski had 14 kills, two service aces and nine digs and freshman setter Kelly Yankowski (Turners Falls, Mass.) finished the match with 46 assists, 10 digs and six blocks.

Kari Geisler (Deerfield, N.H.) top RIC with 19 kills. Erin Miga (Cranston, R.I.) added 12 kills and eight blocks and setter Amy Souza (Tiverton, R.I.) finished with 43 assists.

It is the first time all season Keene State (4-7, 2-3 LEC) has won two straight matches. R.I. College falls to 8-13 (3-2 LEC).

KSC is at the Springfield Tournament on Saturday.