RINDGE, N.H. – The Franklin Pierce University women's volleyball team opened its home schedule in dominant fashion Friday evening, sweeping Saint Michael's College 3-0 at The Fieldhouse.
With the victory, the Ravens improve to 5-8.
Franklin Pierce secured the victory with set scores of 25-23, 25-15 and 25-16, recording 38 kills and 11 service aces while hitting .261 as a team.
Maddie Swanson led the Ravens offensively with a match-high 12 kills on a .391 hitting percentage while adding nine digs. Grace Miller followed with nine kills and two block assists, while Marija Milosevic contributed six kills without an attacking error, finishing with an impressive .667 hitting percentage.
Giuliana Pamatat directed the Ravens' offense with 29 assists while delivering six service aces. Brook Barkley added three aces and eight digs.
After trailing 23-21 late in the opening set, Franklin Pierce rallied for four consecutive points to claim a 25-23 victory. The Ravens carried that momentum into the second set, jumping out to an early 6-0 advantage before securing a 25-15 win.
Franklin Pierce continued its strong performance in the third set, hitting .367 and recording 15 kills to complete the sweep with a 25-16 victory.
The Ravens return to action on Tuesday, September 29, when they travel to Manchester, N.H., to face Saint Anselm College at 6 p.m.
