United States Coast Guard Academy - Department of Athletics - Volleyball

DANBURY, CONN.--(9/4/09)--Freshman Lauren Bloch had a team-high nine kills along with two blocks and 19 digs leading Coast Guard to a 3-0 win over Western Connecticut in the opening round of the WestConn Invitational. The Bears won 25-18, 26-24 and 25-14.

Freshman Karen Matic controlled the action at the net, distributing 27 assists while registering four aces for the Bears, who improved to 2-0, while sophomore Nicole Johnson added eight kills for the winners.

Also for the Bears, junior Jessica Anderson had a team-high 20 digs.

WestConn, 1-1, was led by junior outside hitter Natalie Crosby, who had a team-high 13 kills along with six digs.

Kelley Collins led the Colonials with 27 digs over the three games.

Becca Stein contributed 12 kills in the loss.

In the other first round match up, Western New England College blanked Johnson and Wales University, 3-0. The Golden Bears won all three games by a score of 25-22.