RINDGE, N.H. – The Franklin Pierce University women's volleyball team claimed the second set against Adelphi University on Saturday afternoon at The Fieldhouse, but the Panthers responded to secure a 3-1 victory in Northeast-10 Conference action.
With the result, Franklin Pierce moves to 7-15 overall and 2-6 in NE10 play, while Adelphi improves to 18-9 overall and 6-1 in conference action.
The Ravens opened the match with a strong start, building a 10-5 advantage in the first set. Adelphi battled back to even the score, and the two sides traded points throughout the remainder of the frame. With the score tied at 21-21, the Panthers recorded four consecutive points to take the opening set, 25-21.
Franklin Pierce responded with a dominant performance in the second set, jumping out to a 7-1 lead before extending its advantage to 13-3. The Ravens continued to control the frame behind a balanced offensive attack, eventually building a 21-7 advantage. Despite a late push from Adelphi, Franklin Pierce closed out the set with a 25-18 victory to even the match at 1-1.
The third set featured another competitive start, with the teams battling to an 8-8 tie. Adelphi eventually pulled ahead, but the Ravens continued to fight, using a late three-point run to cut into the deficit before the Panthers secured a 25-18 victory.
In the fourth set, Franklin Pierce remained within striking distance early, tying the score at 9-9 behind a kill from Brooklin Brown. Adelphi then put together a scoring run to take control of the frame, ultimately closing out the match with a 25-13 victory.
Brown and Maddie Swanson led the Ravens offensively with 10 kills apiece. Brown added five total blocks, including two solo stops, while Swanson contributed six digs and a service ace.
Grace Miller delivered an efficient performance at the net, recording seven kills on 10 attempts for a .500 hitting percentage while adding five total blocks. Giuliana Pamatat directed the offense with 27 assists and 16 digs, while Brook Barkley anchored the defensive effort with a team-high 19 digs.
As a team, Franklin Pierce finished with 37 kills, 53 digs, five service aces and 11 total blocks.
Up Next: Franklin Pierce will close out the regular season on Friday, November 6, traveling to Southern Connecticut State University for a 5:00 p.m. NE10 matchup in New Haven, Conn.
