Volleyball Falls to Keene State, Rhode Island College to Wrap Up Season

PROVIDENCE, R.I.- The Eastern Nazarene College volleyball team suffered a 3-0 setback to Keene State and dropped a 3-1 decision to Rhode Island College in the final two matches of the 2014 campaign Saturday at Rhode Island College.

The Lions conclude the fall with a 3-26 overall record.  The Owls move to 20-15 on the season while the Anchorwomen progress to 13-13 on the year.

Senior Kortney Jenkins (Bunker Hill, W.Va.) registered 22 kills, 11 digs and a pair of aces in her final two matches for Eastern Nazarene.

Hannah Welsh (Derry, N.H.) notched 12 kills, 14 digs and an ace on the day. Kayla Dean (Lansdale, Pa.) finished with 16 digs, eight kills and three aces in the two contests. Joanna Joseph (Brockton, Mass.) posted nine kills and three blocks, including one solo denial.

Lauryl Berger (Laurel, Del.) collected 47 assists on the afternoon to go with 10 digs and two aces. Madisen Robinson (West Grove, Pa.) chipped in with 14 digs defensively while Vannessa Ebai (Hartford, Conn.) recorded 11 digs for the Lions.

Eastern Nazarene fell to Keene State 25-15, 25-21 and 25-16 in the first match on the day.

The Lions slipped to an 0-2 deficit after dropping the first two sets to the host Anchorwomen 25-15 and 25-14. Eastern Nazarene prevailed 25-22 in the third set before Rhode Island College sealed the victory with a 25-20 win in the fourth frame.