Sept. 18, 2010

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KINGSTON, R.I. - The Rhode Island women's volleyball team (9-3) increased its winning streak to six straight as it downed Central Connecticut (3-1) and Holy Cross (3-0) to claim the Brown Invitational on Saturday at the Pizzitola Center.

The Rams' six-match winning streak is their longest since 2001 when the squad reeled off 10 straight victories.

In its first match of the day against Central Connecticut, Rhody outhit the Blue Devils .245-.120. Junior Kayla Wilson led the way offensively as she totaled 14 kills on .375 hitting.

Rhody opened the match with a 25-17 victory to take the early lead, but CCSU fought back in the second frame with a 31-29 triumph. The Rams closed out the match by posting wins in games three (25-17) and four (25-17).

Later in the afternoon, Rhody posted its second sweep of the year as it posted set victories of 25-18, 25-21 and 25-19. Freshman Britta Baarstad had a match-high 10 kills.

The Rams return home on Sept. 24 as they welcome Temple to open their conference schedule at 7 p.m. inside Keaney Gymnasium.