Franklin
Pierce Upends Pace, 3-2 PLEASANTVILLE,
N.Y. (Sept. 24, 2004) –
The Franklin Pierce volleyball team defeated host Pace University 3-2
(30-28, 30-25, 30-32, 19-30, 15-10) in Northeast-10 Conference action
this evening. After the Ravens won the first two games of the match,
Pace battled back to force a fifth game. Franklin Pierce proved to be
too much for the Setters, as they held on to win the deciding game.
With the win, Franklin Pierce improves its record to 4-7 overall and
3-4 in the conference, while Pace falls to 2-5 overall and 2-3 in
league play. Franklin
Pierce received contributions from a number of players. Freshman
setter Bria Williams (Chino Valley, Ariz./Chino Valley)
had 50 assists to go along with six digs and five kills, while junior Jessica
Ward (Clinton, Conn./Morgan School) chipped in with 21 digs
and six kills. A pair of sophomore outside hitters also came up big
for the Ravens. Christina Collett (Tombstone, Ariz./Tombstone)
had a team-high 17 kills, while Michelle McConnell (Elora,
Ontario/Centre Wellington) tallied 15 kills, 12 digs and five
aces. Junior co-captain Tara Vece (Clinton, Conn./Morgan School)
led Franklin Pierce with 23 digs. Franklin Pierce 3, Pace 2
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