WILLIMANTIC, Conn. 9/24/2011 – The Keene State College volleyball team improved their season-high match winning streak to five, as the Owls swept LEC rival Eastern Conn. State 3-0 (25-17, 25-15, 25-22) on Saturday afternoon at Geissler Gymnasium.

"I think Eastern Conn. State is a very underrated team," said KSC head coach Bob Weiner. "For us to go on the road and sweep them is very good for us."

With the win the Owls improve to 8-4 on the year and 2-0 in conference play, while ECSU drops to 7-5 and 0-2 in LEC action.

Senior outside-hitter Bridget O'Bryant (Merrimack, N.H.) led the charge for KSC with 11 kills, 17 digs and a solo block. Senior middle-blocker Ellyse Davis (Londonderry, N.H.) also had 11 kills of her own on the match, while senior setter Laurie Whalen (Niantic, Conn.) paced the Owls attack with 34 assists.

Senior Madison McHugh (New Hyde Park, N.Y.) pitched in with eight digs and junior transfer Alex Lehocky (Edgewood, N.M.) had four service aces in the win.

Keene State returns to action next Saturday, as they will head to Middlebury for a tri-match against the Panthers and Amherst College.