Merrimack Shuts Out 
Franklin Pierce, 3-0
Warriors end Ravens five-match road winning streak

NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. (Oct. 12, 2004) – The Franklin Pierce volleyball team suffered a 3-0 (30-17, 30-27, 30-14) loss to host Merrimack College tonight in Northeast-10 competition, breaking a five-match road winning streak. With the win, Merrimack extends its winning steak to four matches. The Warriors are now 7-8 overall and 4-2 in league play, while the Ravens drop to 7-10 overall and 4-7 in conference competition.

Franklin Pierce received solid production from its two co-captains. Junior defensive specialist Tara Vece (Clinton, Conn./Morgan School) posted 18 digs, while senior middle hitter Briana Bates (Belmont, N.H./Endicott College) tallied nine kills and three blocks. Sophomore Kathleen Tryon (Tilton, N.H./Winnisquam) and freshman Bria Williams (Chino Valley, Ariz./Chino Valley) led the offense for the Ravens, as they each collected 12 assists.

Franklin Pierce (7-10, 4-7 NE-10) will return to action on Thursday, when they return home for a Northeast-10 Conference match versus Assumption College at 7 p.m. Merrimack (7-8, 4-2 NE-10) will take the courts again on Saturday, as they travel to Le Moyne College for a conference match beginning at noon.

Match Statistics

Franklin Pierce 3, Colby-Sawyer 1

Franklin Pierce (7-10, 4-7 NE-10)	17	27	14
Merrimack (7-8, 4-2 NE-10)	30	30	30