RINDGE, N.H. (Oct. 5, 2001) - The Franklin Pierce University volleyball team defeated Southern Connecticut State in a Northeast-10 match up by a score of 3-2.

Junior Mandy Johnson (Orange, Mass./Maher Regional) led the way for the Ravens, as she notched a season high 35 kills, served four aces, and contributed nine kills. Sophomore setter Bethany Findley (Clinton, Conn./Morgan School) recorded a season best 35 assists.

The Ravens were led defensively by Heidi Jensen (South Glens Falls, N.Y.) who registered 28 digs, and Jamie Fulwood (Hamilton, Va./Loudoun Valley) who chipped in 20 digs.

Southern Connecticut State's Lisa Barbaro recorded 15 kills, 16 digs, and served six aces for the Owls. Senior Holly Myer also tallied 15 kills, posted 12 digs, and served three aces, while classmate Mindi Scala added 15 kills, 28 assists, 16 digs, and four block assists.

The Ravens return to action tomorrow when they travel to Stonehill College for a tri-match with Pace University at 1 p.m.