Ravens hand Chargers first non-conference loss of season

NEW LONDON, N.H. (Oct. 8, 2004) – The Franklin Pierce volleyball team defeated host Colby-Sawyer College 3-1 (30-25, 30-16, 21-30, 30-19) tonight in non-conference competition for their fifth straight road victory and second straight win overall. With the win, Franklin Pierce improves its overall record to 7-9 and its conference mark to 5-6. Colby-Sawyer drops to 13-2 overall and 7-2 in league play.

The Ravens received a solid overall effort from sophomore outside hitter Christina Collett (Tombstone, Ariz./Tombstone), as she delivered 17 kills, 12 digs, three blocks and two aces. Classmate Michelle McConnell (Elora, Ontario/Centre Wellington) also played well, chipping in with 12 digs, ten kills and three aces. Directing the Franklin Pierce offense was freshman Bria Williams (Chino Valley, Ariz./Chino Valley), who had 31 assists to go along with four digs and three kills. Junior co-captain Tara Vece (Clinton, Conn./Morgan School) posted 17 digs on the defensive side for the Ravens.

Franklin Pierce (7-9, 5-6 NE-10) will return to the courts on Tuesday, when they travel to Merrimack College for a Northeast-10 Conference match beginning at 7 p.m. Colby-Sawyer (13-2, 7-1 CCC) will be in action on Monday, as they visit Bates College for a Commonwealth Coast Conference match starting at 7 p.m.