'Providence, RI10/14/06 -Keene State scored two goals in the first 14 minutes of the game on its way to shut out Rhode Island College, 2-0, in a battle of Little East Conference women's soccer rivals. Keene State sophomore midfielder Kathleen Keniston (Minneapolis, MN) converted an senior midfielder Ali Corso (Farmington, CT) pass at 1:24 with what proved to be the eventual game-winning goal.

The Owls didn't let up as junior back Amy St. John (Barre, VT) lofted a shot in from 18 yards out to give KSC a two-goal lead at 13:19. Freshman goalkeeper Liz Rosen (Swanzey, NH) was perfect in net, turning away six Anchorwomen shots to earn her fourth shutout of the season and improve to 6-5 overall.

Rhode Island College sophomore goalkeeper Krissie Pyzynski (Bristol, CT) suffered the loss, making five saves as her record dips to 11-3.

All three of Rhode Island College's losses have been, 2-0, shutouts, most recently against LEC first place team Western Connecticut on Oct. 7. The Anchorwomen fall to 13-2 overall and 3-2 in the Little East. The loss puts Rhode Island College in jeopardy of losing a first round bye opportunity for the upcoming Little East Conference Women's Soccer Tournament.

Keene State, which improves to 8-7 overall and 3-2 in the Little East has never lost to Rhode Island College. The Owls own a 9-0-1 mark in ten meetings all-time with the Anchorwomen.

In upcoming action, KSC host Tufts on Wednesday (5 p.m.).

RIC will host Westfield State on Tuesday, Oct. 17 at 3:30 p.m.