RINDGE, N.H. (Sept. 17, 2002) - The Franklin Pierce University volleyball team posted its first Conference win, defeating intra-state rivals, Saint Anselm College, 3-1, in Northeast-10 Conference volleyball action at the FP Fieldhouse this evening.

Senior Catrina Cuevas (Aurora, Colo./J.I. O'Neill (N.Y.)) led the Ravens with 17 kills, 14 assists and 16 digs, while classmate Heidi Jensen (South Glens Falls, N.Y./South Glens Falls) recorded a season-high 19 digs in the win.

Junior setter Bethany Findley (Clinton, Conn./Morgan School) dished a season best 29 assists and senior Mandy Johnson (Orange, Mass./Maher Regional) totaled 16 kills and 15 digs.

Newcomer Tara Vece (Clinton, Conn./Morgan School) tallied a season-high 17 digs, while Briana Bates (Belmont, N.H./Endicott College) posted a season-high 13 kills. Junior

Melinda Caron was the top performer for Saint Anselm, recording a match-high 22 kills and seven service aces. Setter Robin Hinchey dished 40 assists for the Hawks.

Franklin Pierce (4-3, 1-1 NE-10) returns to action on Thursday, when it travels to American International College for a Northeast-10 Conference matchup at 7 p.m. Saint Anselm College (2-8, 0-2 NE-10) next hosts Assumption College on Tuesday, Sept. 24, in a League matchup at 7:30 p.m.