CRESTVIEW HILLS, Ky. (Nov. 7, 2009) – The top-seeded Thomas More College Saints made their ranking stand up on Saturday as they defeated Thiel College , 3-0 (25-22, 25-14, 25-22), to claim the 2009 Presidents' Athletic Conference Championship.

The Tomcats end their best season in over 20 years with a 23-11 record. The Saints improve to 28-10 and clinch the PAC's automatic bid into the NCAA tournament.

Freshman Alyssa Chine (North Jackson, Ohio/Jackson-Milton) topped off a standout rookie campaign by firing a team-high eight kills, while junior setter Madison Chylik (Valley View, Ohio/Cuyahoga Heights) (Valley View, Ohio/Cuyahoga Heights) led the 'Cats with 22 assists.

Junior Danielle Dwyer (Dalton, Ohio/Dalton) (Dalton, Ohio/Dalton) registered 15 digs to lead the Thiel defense, while Chylik chipped in 13.