Franklin Pierce Spikes Rivier, 3-0
NASHUA, N.H. (Sept. 29, 2004) –
The Franklin Pierce volleyball team won their second straight match
tonight, defeating host Rivier College 3-0 (30-28, 30-24, 30-24) in
non-conference competition. With the win, the Ravens improve their
record to 5-7 overall.
Sophomore outside hitter Christina Collett (Tombstone,
Ariz./Tombstone) sparked Franklin Pierce with nine kills,
three aces and two digs, while sophomore Jade Cuevas (Leverett, Mass./Amherst
Regional) chipped in with ten digs. Freshman setter Bria Williams (Chino Valley, Ariz./Chino
Valley) led the Ravens offense with 22 assists, and
sophomore outside hitter Ashley
Milan (Bellingham, Mass./Bellingham) came off the bench to
contribute four kills, an ace and a dig.
Franklin Pierce (5-7, 3-4 NE-10) will next be in action on
Saturday, when they host the College of Saint Rose for a
Northeast-10 Conference match beginning at 1 p.m. Rivier will
participate in the Rhode Island College Invitational on Friday and
Saturday.
