Worcester, Mass. - Behind 12 kills and six digs from sophomore Kristianna Isben, Eastern Connecticut State rallied for a 3-1 win over host Clark University in the Cougars' season-opening match at the Kneller Athletic Center on Tuesday evening.

Clark took game one 25-20, but from then on it was all Warriors. The visitors captured game two, 25-16 and then game three 25-15. Game four finished in almost the same fashion as games two and three with ECSU ending the match with a score of 25-18.

Amira Tranchell (Falmouth, Mass.) paced the Cougar attack with nine kills and three digs, while freshman ToniMarie Illuzi (Manorville, N.Y.) finished with four kills and seven digs in her first collegiate match. Sophomore Nichole Lopez (Alameda, Calif.) handed out 22 assists in the four games to go along with five digs for Clark.

In addition to Isben, the Warriors got solid contributions from Erin Moriarty (10 kills, four blocks) and Samantha Slonski (11 kills, 16 digs, five service aces).

ECSU improves to 3-0 on the season, while the Cougars will look for their first win of the season in the annual Worcester City Volleyball Tournament on Saturday beginning at 9 a.m.