TROY, N.Y. 9/25/04 - The Keene State College volleyball team posted an 0-2 record at this weekend's Russell Sage College Tournament in Troy, N.Y.

Keene State (2-6) dropped a hard fought 3-2 match to the host team, before St. Lawrence University swept them 3-0. The Owls lost to Russell Sage 30-24, 30-24, 21-30, 23-30, and 13-15. Freshman setter Kelly Yankowski (Turners Falls, Mass.) dished out 55 assists, 14 digs, and five kills to lead the Owls. Junior outside hitter Shelly Ellis (Hampton, N.H.) added 37 digs, 18 kills, and two service aces, while junior Stacey Kroon (Bryantville, Mass.) finished with 13 kills and five digs.

The game scores against St. Lawrence were 30-20, 32-30, and 31-29. Yankowski had another strong match with 22 assists, five digs, three kills, and two service aces. Sophomore Genna Florkowski (East Northport, N.Y.) contributed 13 kills, and 10 digs, and freshman Ashley Brock (Rochester, N.Y.) finished with 19 digs.

Keene State travels to Eastern Connecticut State University for an LEC match on Wednesday (6 p.m.).