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Franklin Pierce
bests Southern N.H., 3-1
MANCHESTER, N.H. (Sept. 21, 2005) – The Franklin Pierce volleyball team won the final two games of the match to defeat Southern New Hampshire University, 3-1 (30-24, 28-30, 30-25, 30-21) in Northeast-10 Conference action this evening at the Southern New Hampshire Field house.
Franklin Pierce senior captain Tara Vece (Clinton, Conn. /The Morgan School) and freshman setter Karissa Hookstadt (Camarillo, Calif./Camarillo) led the Ravens to their third victory of the season. Vece totaled 24 digs and two aces in the match-up while Hookstadt contributed with 28 assists and 10 digs. Co-captain Michelle McConnell (Elora, Ontario/Centre Wellington) and freshman Nicole Buchholz (Ashburn, Va/Stone Bridge) also played solid for the Ravens as they both chipped in with nine kills a piece. Southern New Hampshire senior captain Deanna Guenther (Apollo, PA/Kiski Area) led the Penman with 11 kills and 11 digs, while freshman outside-hitter Jamie Rood (Southbury, CT/Pomperaug) posted 14 digs and 10 kills in the match. Franklin Pierce (3-5, 2-1 NE-10) returns to action Saturday when it travels to Saint Anselm College for a match starting at noon. Southern New Hampshire University (4-6, 1-3 NE-10) will travel to Merrimack College on Saturday for a match starting at noon. |
