MANCHESTER, N.H. (10/21/25) – The Franklin Pierce University women's volleyball team defeated Southern New Hampshire University 3–1 on Tuesday night at Stan Spirou Field House. The Ravens completed the season sweep of the Penmen after winning the earlier non-conference meeting in September.
Score: Franklin Pierce 3, Southern New Hampshire 1 (25–18, 25–16, 24–26, 25–21)
Records: Franklin Pierce (6–11, 2–2 NE10), Southern New Hampshire (0–19, 0–4 NE10)
Location: Stan Spirou Field House, Manchester, N.H.
Date: Tuesday, October 21, 2025
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Franklin Pierce opened the night with confidence, hitting .200 as a team in the first set while limiting Southern New Hampshire to just seven kills. Senior setter Annaka Lindstrom (Dudley, Mass.) led the offense, recording two early service aces and setting up Avery LeBlanc (Exeter, R.I.) for a series of powerful kills as the Ravens took the opener, 25–18.
- The Ravens kept the momentum rolling in set two, using sharp defense and consistent serving to build a steady lead. Katholiki Koukia (Rhodes, Greece) and Martina Spackova (Bratislava, Slovakia) combined for key blocks at the net, while Julia Felgenhauer (Bolivar, Ohio) anchored the back row with 12 digs as Franklin Pierce cruised to a 25–16 win and a 2–0 match lead.
- Southern New Hampshire responded in set three, taking advantage of a late Franklin Pierce rally that fell just short. Despite seven kills from LeBlanc and clutch setting from Lindstrom, the Penmen held off the Ravens in extra points, 26–24.
- In the fourth set, Franklin Pierce regained control behind balanced offensive execution. LeBlanc continued to dominate from the outside, while Lindstrom notched her fourth service ace of the night. The Ravens closed out the match, 25–21, to secure their second NE10 victory of the season.
BREAKING DOWN THE NUMBERS
- Avery LeBlanc led the attack with 13 kills and 13 digs, totaling 13.0 points.
- Annaka Lindstrom registered 31 assists, 6 kills, 5 digs, 3 blocks, and 4 service aces.
- Katholiki Koukia added 8 kills and 2 block assists.
- Jayne Hiatt (Granby, Conn.) finished with 6 kills, 12 digs, and 2 aces.
- Martina Spackova contributed 4 kills and 4 block assists.
- Julia Felgenhauer posted a match-high 12 digs and an ace, while Kori Garnhart (Colorado Springs, Colo.) tallied 3 aces off the bench.
- Franklin Pierce finished with 10 service aces and out-blocked the Penmen 13–12, while hitting .274 as a team.
UP NEXT FOR THE RAVENS: The Ravens return home this weekend when they host Adelphi University on Saturday, October 25, with first serve scheduled for 1:00 p.m. at The Fieldhouse.
