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THE WEEK AHEAD
After going 2-1 last week, the Southern Connecticut State University volleyball team will play four games this week. Southern will host AIC on Oct. 4 at 7 p.m., followed by a road game at Merrimack on Oct. 6 at 4 p.m. The Owls will then travel to Mercy to play a tri-match against Mercy and AIC on Oct. 8 beginning at 12 p.m.

 DOUBLING UP
Lauren McVey and Megan Hiss recorded multiple double-doubles during last week's contests. McVey tallied a total of 49 digs and 35 kills en route to three straight double-doubles, while Hiss contributed a total of 37 digs and 35 kills as she earned two double-doubles on the week.

LACHOWICZ WITH THE ASSIST
Kimberly Lachowicz continued her onslaught of assisting as she contributed a total of 117 assists during last week's matches. Lachowicz leads the Owls in assists with 540 on the season. 

LACHOWICZ EARNS NE-10 HONORS
Kimberly Lachowicz was selected as the Setter of the Week by the Northeast-10 Conference last week as she helped lead the Owls to a 4-0 week. Lachowicz contributed 163 assists, 31 digs, 11 service aces, three solo blocks and nine block assists.

BERES AMONG NE-10 LEADERS
Sarah Beres currently ranks fifth in the Northeast-10 Conference in blocks per set with 1.0 per set.

ACE IN THE HOLE
Kimberly Lachowicz, Sarah Beres and Megan Lyons all sit among the top 10 in the Northeast Conference in service aces per set.

OFF TO A HOT START
At 11-4, the Owls are tied for the second-best start through 15 games since 1980. The 2009 team started the season 13-2, while the 2008 squad also began 11-4.

FIREPOWER RETURNING APLENTY
The Owls have seven student-athletes returning from last year's squad back on the court for the 2011 season.

WELCOME TO THE CLUB
Southern Connecticut welcomes seven newcomers to the squad this year - Caelese Brown, Natasha Carlbert, Chloe Dyke, Madison Featherston, Danielle Jordine, Katelyn Mayr and Jessica Ryder.

FARING WELL IN 2010
The Owls closed the 2010 season with a final mark of 16-13 overall and 7-8 in Northeast-10 Conference action. Southern Connecticut finished in ninth place in the NE-10, just one game away from qualifying for the league tournament for the second straight year.

THIRD STRAIGHT WINNING SEASON
Southern Connecticut posted its third consecutive winning season in 2010. It's the first time in more than 30 years that the Owls were able to accomplish that feat.

LACHOWICZ COLLECTS ALL-CONFERENCE HONORS
Kimberly Lachowicz was named an All-Northeast-10 Conference selection for her play during the 2010 season. She ranked among the league leaders in service aces and assists during the course of the year.

FARING WELL IN THE CLASSROOM
The Owls had 10 student-athletes - Sarah Beres, Syriah Celestine, Danielle Dean, Megan Hiss, Kimi Lachowicz, Megan Lyons, Lauren McVey, Broghan Miller, Robin Priest and Vanessa Sullivan - named to the Northeast-10 Conference Commissioner's Honor Roll for their work in the classroom during the 2010-11 academic year.

TAKE A TRIP ON ROUTE 66
Thanks to a 16-win season in 2010, Southern Connecticut has now won 66 matches over the past three years.

ON DECK
The Owls will host Pace on Oct. 11 at 7 p.m.