NORTHAMPTON, MASS.  10/13/07 - The Keene State women's volleyball team won its two matches on Saturday to finish third at the Smith College Tournament.
The Owls (18-10), defeated Keuka College of New York 3-0 (30-22, 30-23, 30-24) and Rivier College 3-1 (30-19, 27-30, 30-21, 30-15).

Brittany O'Bryant (Merrimack, N.H.) excelled in both matches.   The junior middle hitter had 16 kills and five blocks against Keuka and 15 kills and four blocks in the win over Rivier.

Senior hitter Kelly Yankowski (Turners Falls, Mass.) filled up the score sheet with nine kills, 10 digs, and two blocks against Keuka and 10 kills and 16 digs vs. Rivier.  Sophomore middle blocker Carly Newton (Centerville, Mass.) finished with 11 kills and one block against Keuak and 14 kills and three blocks against Rivier. Junior hitter Chia Rowe (Exeter, N.H.) came of the bench to contribute 12 kills with just one error and two blocks against Rivier. 

Keene State returns to the court next Saturday when it travels to RIC for a match that could determine first place in the LEC.