The volleyball team swept the second day of competition in the Hyatt Place Labor Day tournament. The Seahawks defeated Tennessee Wesleyan and Loyola 3-0.

Game 1 – vs. Tennessee Wesleyan
Set One
Keiser scored the first four points behind the serving of Nicole Papineau, and stretched their lead to 6-1. The Bulldogs chipped away and finally got to within one at 16-15 but the Seahawks responded with a 3-0 run pushing out to a 19-15 advantage.  Keiser went on to close out the set on a 6-2 push winning 25-17.
Set Two
Tennessee Wesleyan led 2-1, when a kill by Megan Minke began an 8-0 run capped by a Chantelle Zamora service ace putting Keiser in front 9-2. The Bulldogs fought back to 12-10 but Keiser answered with a 5-0 run behind Morgan Leff serving making it 17-10. Tennessee Wesleyan got to within 23-21 but the Seahawks held on to win 25-21.
Set Three
The Bulldogs led 6-4 before a kill by Papineau started a 10-0 run featuring five service aces by Nikki McKown taking a 14-6 lead. Keiser continued cruising during the remainder coming away with a 25-18 win.
Offense/Defense
Zamora led the way with nine kills, while Kelsie Kopicki had eight. McKown had six service and ten digs while Gida Victor had three blocks. Papineau passed for a match high 35 assists.

Game 2 – vs. Loyola
Set One
A back and forth beginning with neither team taking a larger lead then two, when back to back kills by Zamora put Keiser in front 9-6.  Loyola closed to within 11-10 but the Seahawks went back out in front 14-10 and later used a 4-0 run taking a 21-13 lead. The Seahawks closed out the set scoring three straight points winning 25-16.
Set Two
A close beginning with two ties until a 5-1 run gave the Seahawks a 15-11 advantage. Keiser led 19-13, when the Wolf Pack rallied tying it a 19-19 but the Seahawks had an answer closing out the set out on a 6-0 run winning 25-19.
Set Three
Papineau serving got Keiser off to a quick beginning scoring four consecutive points and extending out to a 6-1 advantage. Loyola tied it up at 16-16 and after five lead changes and one last tie of 21-21, the Seahawks used a 3-0 run to lead 23-21. Keiser held on though for the 25-23 win and a 3-0 match victory.
Offense/Defense
McKown and Minke had 11 kills, while Leff had four service aces. Papineau passed for 36 assists and Leff had 13 digs.

Tournament Honors
Minke was named to the All-Tournament team.

Coaches Corner
"Very pleased with the way we came out and played today. Earning two 3-0 wins after dropping a five set match the previous night is a great response. Girls came out determined to get back in the win column today and they did the work necessary to earn the two wins. Couldn't be happier for Megan Minke for earning All-Tournament honors this weekend. She has been working hard and its paying off. It was a great team effort today," said Head Coach Chris Taylor.

Coming Up
With the wins, Keiser moves to 8-2 overall on the year. The Seahawks return to action Tuesday on the road at Johnson University.