KEENE, NH: The Rivier women's volleyball team fell this evening to a tough non-conference opponent in Keene State by a score of 3-1.  

  THE BASICS:

- Date: 9/14/2021

- Score: Keene 3, Rivier 1. Set scores (20-25, 25-23, 20-25, 17-25)

- Records: Keene (6-2), Rivier (1-2)

 HOW IT HAPPENED:

-  The Owls continue to keep up their level of play as they picked up their sixth win of the young season. However, the Raiders did keep each set close and took the second set 25-23.

-  Avery Pollard (Ballston Lake, NY) had another great performance for Rivier as she shelled out another 33 assists marking her third straight game with 30+ assists. She also contributed four kills and 12 digs.

- Lily Blodgett (Dunstable, MA) and Lily Sills (Carlisle, MA) both recorded another game with double digit kills. Both outside hitters finished with 10 kills each.

 INSIDE THE NUMBERS:

-  Kills: Rivier 48, Keene 48

-  Assists: Keene 46, Rivier 42

-  Digs: Keene 70, Rivier 66

 UP NEXT:

- The Raiders women's volleyball team will be back in action Saturday when they host a tri-match with Westfield St (11:00 AM) and Maine Maritime (3:00 PM).  

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