NEW HAVEN Conn. (Oct. 28, 2004) – The Franklin Pierce volleyball team defeated host Southern Connecticut State University 3-0 (30-20, 30-25, 30-20) in Northeast-10 Conference competition tonight. The Ravens took three straight games to win their tenth match of the season. Their record now stands at 10-11 overall and 6-7 in league play. With a victory over neighboring Keene State tomorrow, the Ravens will reach .500 for the first time since they defeated Southern New Hampshire in their second match of the season. Following the loss, the Owls dropped to 2-16 overall and 0-11 in the conference.

Franklin Pierce received solid contributions from a number of players. Leading the way was sophomore outside hitter Christina Collett (Tombstone, Ariz./Tombstone), who tallied 18 kills. Senior middle hitter Briana Bates (Belmont, N.H./Endicott College) chipped in with ten kills, while sophomore outside hitter Michelle McConnell (Elora, Ontario/Centre Wellington) posted eight kills, eight digs, two aces and a block. Fueling the Ravens offense with 36 assists was freshman setter Bria Williams (Chino Valley, Ariz./Chino Valley). On the defensive side, junior defensive specialist Tara Vece (Clinton, Conn./Morgan School) totaled 11 digs for the visitors.

Franklin Pierce (10-11, 6-7 NE-10) will take the court again tomorrow when they host Keene State College for a non-conference match beginning at 6 p.m. Southern Connecticut (2-16, 0-11 NE-10) returns to action on Saturday when they travel to Le Moyne for a Northeast-10 Conference match at noon.