WESTFIELD, Mass. - Madeline Nossif led the way with 14 kills as Keene State earned their first win of the season in a 3-1 non-conference volleyball match at the Woodward Center Wednesday night. 

The Owls posted a 25-16, 25-22, 19-25, 25-17 win. 

Samantha Branning and Angela Silveri chipped in with 13 and 11 kills respectively. 

Cat Kazazian handed out 29 assists, while Brooke Bell dished up 15 more for the Owls. Alexis Michal came up with 20 digs to lead the defense. 

The Owls (1-4) registered nine service aces in the match. 

Westfield State's (1-3) Victoria Sutphen led the effort for the Owls with 13 kills. Courtney Ryan had 15 assists, Carolyn Cote added 14 assists and 11 digs and Sarah Green finished the night with 21 digs. 

KSC will be back in action Saturday, September 6 when they travel to Wheaton for a tri-match against Connecticut College (1pm) and Wheaton (3pm). Westfield will participate in the Springfield Invitational Friday and Saturday.