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Owls split at Johnson & Wales Invitational
PROVIDENCE, R.I. 9/12/09 - The Keene State College women's volleyball team split a pair of matches on day two of the 2009 Johnson & Wales Invitational, falling to Conn. College 3-1 (22-25, 25-16, 25-13, 25-9) and defeating Bridgewater State 3-1 (24-26, 27-25, 25-10, 25-18) on Saturday afternoon. Keene State is now 4-5 on the season.
The Owls went 1-3 on the weekend, falling to Springfield College 3-0 (25-11, 25-18, 25-18) and host Johnson & Wales 3-2 (25-23, 25-11, 19-25, 18-25, 15-6)on Friday night. Springfield College captured the Invitational with a perfect 4-0 mark .
Keene State won the first game against Conn. College before faltering in the final three games in the loss. Bridget O'Bryant (Merrimack, N.H.) paced the Owls with nine kills, while Jordan Pokryfki (Wasilla, Alaska) had 20 set assists and an ace in the loss.
After dropping the opening game against Bridgewater State, the Owls fought back to win the next three games led by O'Bryant's 16 kills and Pokryfki's 35 set assists for their lone victory of the weekend.
O'Bryant was named to the All-Tournament Team for her 47 kill weekend.
The Owls return to the court Wednesday, September 16th, as they will host Wesleyan University
Results:
Day One Results
Connecticut College (1-0) def. Johnson & Wales (2-4) 3-1 25-23, 22-25, 25-22, 25-22
CC Highlights: Amy Newman 21 kills, 16 digs; Lauren Wise 13 kills, 14 digs; Marissa DeMais 32 set assists JWU Highlights: Catherine Bravo 14 kills, 8 digs; Ashley Constantino 12 kills, 16 digs; Kasey Higgins 31 set assists
Springfield (5-0) def. Keene State (3-3) 3-0 25-11, 25-18, 25-18
KS Highlights: Bridget O'Bryant 7 kills, 2 service aces; Jordan Pokryfki 3 kills, 13 set assists SC Highlights: Sarah Lang-Rodean 11 kills, 5 aces; Heather Lively 12 kills; Kelsea Hellyar 33 set assists
Connecticut College (2-0) def. Bridgewater State (0-1) 3-2 21-25, 21-15, 25-17, 25-20, 15-6
CC Highlights: Amy Newman 13 kills, 3 service aces; Lauren Wise 15 kills, 3 aces; Marissa DeMais 47 set assists BSC Highlights: Julie Clerc 10 kills, 6 digs; Natalie Cohen 28 set assists
Johnson & Wales (3-4) Keene State (3-4) 3-2 25-23, 25-11, 19-25, 18-25, 15-6
JWU Highlights: Ashley Constantino 16 kills, 13 digs; Catherine Bravo 11 kills, 16 digs; Kasey Higgins 48 set assists KS Highlights: Bridget O'Bryant 13 kills, 16 digs; Jordan Pokryfki 36 set assists, 9 digs
Springfield (6-0) def. Bridgewater State (0-2) 3-0 25-7, 25-15, 25-12
SC Highlights: Kelsea Hellyar 25 set assists, 4 aces; Lauren Torvi 11 kills BSC Highlights: Julie Clerc 7 Kills; Natalie Cohen 13 set assists
Day Two Results
Bridgewater State (1-2) def. Johnson & Wales (3-5) 3-1 21-25, 25-23, 26-24, 26-24
JWU Highlights: Catherine Bravo 14 kills, 15 digs; Audrey Warren 10 kills; Kasey Higgins 36 set assists BS Highlights: Shelly DePina 14 kills; Julie Clerc 13 kills, 15 digs; Natalie Cohen 42 set assists, 4 kills
Connecticut College (3-0) def. Keene State (3-5) 3-1 22-25, 25-16, 25-13, 25-9
CC Highlights: Chelsea Manning 11 kills; Amy Newman 13 kills, 5 digs; Marissa DeMais 37 set assists KS Highlights: Bridget O'Bryant 9 kills; Jordan Pokryfki 20 set assists, 1 ace
Springfield (7-0) def. Connecticut College (3-1) 3-1 27-25, 18-25, 25-19, 25-19
SC Highlights: Heather Lively 11 kills; Lauren Torvi 9 kills, 5 blocks; Kelsea Hellyar 37 set assists CC Highlights: Lauren Wise 12 kills, 2 aces; Marissa DeMais 40 set assists, 2 aces; Amy Newman 14 kills
Keene State (4-5) def. Bridgewater State (1-3) 3-1 24-26, 27-25, 25-10, 25-18
KS Highlights: Bridget O'Bryant 16 kills; Jorday Pokryfki 35 set assists BS Highlights: Shelly DePina 13 kills; Natalie Cohen 27 set assists, 3 aces
Springfield (8-0) def. Johnson & Wales (3-6) 3-2 25-11, 25-21, 23-25, 27-29, 15-6
JWU Highlights: Catherine Bravo 21 kills, 16 digs; Audrey Warren 10 kills, 7 blocks; Kasey Higgins 36 set assists SC Highlights: Sarah Lang-Rodean 16 kills; Heather Lively 16 kills, 11 digs; Kelsey Hellyar 61 set assists
Final Standings
Springfield, 4-0
Connecticut College, 3-1
Keene State, 1-3
Bridgewater State, 1-3
Johnson & Wales, 1-3
All-Tournament Team
Kelsea Hellyar - Springfield (Most Outstanding Player) Sarah Land-Rodean - Springfield Catherine Bravo - Johnson & Wales Amy Newman - Connecticut College Bridget O'Bryant- Keene State Julie Clerc - Bridgewater State
