2016 Volleyball News
Three Student Athletes Earn Academic All-Conference Honors
February 22, 2017
Franklin Pierce University athletes Carly Canavan (Kingston, N.Y.) of the field hockey team, Katie Leidhold (Acushnet, Mass.) of the volleyball team and Hamish Cadigan (Christchurch, New Zealand) of the men’s soccer team have all earned Northeast-10 Academic All-Conference Honors it was announced Wednesday afternoon by the league office.
Sonuga Headlines All-NE10 Team Selections, Leidhold and Varricchio Honored
November 16, 2016
Franklin Pierce University sophomore middle hitter Abigail Sonuga has been selected to the 2016 Northeast-10 Conference Second Team it was announced Wednesday afternoon by the league offices.
Chargers Streak to Semifinals, Best Ravens 3-1
November 15, 2016
After starting the season 0-4 and enduring a five match losing streak during the middle stretch of the campaign, the no. 3 Franklin Pierce University volleyball team won six of their last seven matches to earn a trip to the Northeast-10 Conference quarterfinals versus the no. 3 University of New Haven Chargers. Both squads squared off on Tuesday evening and the host Chargers advanced to the league semifinals with a 3-1 (25-17, 25-27, 25-18, 25-20) win over the Ravens.
Ravens Clinch Playoff Spot with 3-1 Senior Day Win
November 12, 2016
The Franklin Pierce University volleyball team ended the regular season with a 3-1 (17-25, 25-19, 28-26, 25-14) victory over Northeast-10 Conference foe Pace University on Senior Day Saturday in the Fieldhouse. The win, FPU’s sixth of their last seven games pushes them to 12-14, 8-6 NE-10 and the loss sends the Setters to 22-8, 8-6 NE-10.
Middle Hitters Key as Ravens Defeat Adelphi 3-1 for First Win Since 2012
November 11, 2016
Abigail Sonuga (Haverhill, Mass.) chalked up 15 kills and a .500 hitting percentage as the Franklin Pierce University volleyball team won their fifth game in their last six contests with a 3-1 (25-20, 19-25, 25-15, 25-16) decision over Northeast-10 Conference opponent Adelphi on Friday night in the Fieldhouse.
AIC Snaps Ravens Winning Streak with 3-1 win
November 08, 2016
The Franklin Pierce University volleyball team’s four game winning streak ended on Tuesday evening with a 3-1 (22-25, 26-24, 14-25, 20-25) setback to Northeast-10 Conference opponent American International. With the loss, the Crimson and Grey will drop to 10-14, 6-6 NE-10 and the win, the Yellow Jackets seventh straight, move them to 23-5, 10-3 NE-10.
Prinzbach Awarded AVCA Scholarship
November 07, 2016
Franklin Pierce University volleyball assistant coach Marissa Prinzbach has been selected as a 2016 American Volleyball Coaches Association Coaches 4 Coaches Scholarship recipient it was announced Monday morning.
Strong Week Nets Volleyball's St. Jean Player of the Week Honors
November 07, 2016
Franklin Pierce volleyball middle hitter Hannah St. Jean (Olympia, Wash.) has been named the Northeast-10 Conference Co-Player of the Week Monday afternoon by the conference offices.
St. Jean Powers Pierce to Fourth Straight Conference Victory
November 05, 2016
Junior middle hitter Hannah St. Jean (Olympia, Wash.) tallied a season-high 16 kills, a .609 hitting percentage and game-best five total blocks as the Franklin Pierce women’s volleyball team won their fourth straight Northeast-10 contest by a 3-0 (25-21, 25-17, 26-24) margin against Assumption College on Saturday afternoon at the Laska Gymnasium. The win improves the Crimson and Grey to 10-13, 6-5 NE-10 and the loss drops the Greyhounds to 5-17, 2-10 NE-10.
Balanced Team Effort Leads Ravens to Third Consecutive Victory
November 01, 2016
The Franklin Pierce University volleyball team’s win streak reached three games as the Crimson and Grey swept through Northeast-10 Conference opponent Saint Michael’s College 3-0 (25-13, 25-19, 25-16) Tuesday evening in the Fieldhouse. The victory moves the Ravens to 9-13, 5-5 NE-10 and the loss drops the Purple Knights to 3-12, 1-9 NE-10.
Ravens Win Second Straight, Sweep Through Southern Conn. St.
October 27, 2016
The Franklin Pierce University volleyball team secured their second straight victory on Thursday evening with a 3-0 (30-28, 25-12, 25-14) sweep of Northeast-10 Conference opponent Southern Connecticut State University. With the win, the Ravens move to 8-13 and 4-5 in the conference, the loss drops the Owls to 14-13 and 4-7 in league play.
Women’s Volleyball Beats Bentley 3-1 in Dig Pink Contest
October 25, 2016
The Franklin Pierce University volleyball team bested Northeast-10 Conference opponent Bentley University 3-1 (25-22, 25-17, 20-25, 25-22) on Tuesday evening during the team's Dig Pink game in The Fieldhouse. With the victory, the Ravens improve to 7-13, 3-5 NE-10 and the loss drops Bentley to 9-14, 6-3 NE-10.
Ravens Relinquish Two Set Lead, Fall to Le Moyne in Five
October 22, 2016
Sophomore Katie Leidhold (Acushnet, Mass.) recorded a career-high 35 digs and added 23 kills, but it wasn't enough as Le Moyne College rallied from a two set deficit to defeat Northeast-10 Conference foe Franklin Pierce 3-2 (25-21, 25-21, 23-25, 21-25, 8-15) in Saturday afternoon matinee volleyball at Ted Grant Court. With the victory, the Dolphins move to 17-5, 7-2 NE-10 and the Ravens slide to 6-13, 2-5 NE-10 with the loss.
Golden Knights Gallop by Ravens 3-0
October 21, 2016
After a sweep of Merrimack on Tuesday, the Franklin Pierce volleyball team returned to action and was defeated by Northeast-10 Conference foe Saint Rose 3-0 (17-25, 22-25, 17-25) Friday night at the Daniel P. Nolan Gym. The loss dropped the Crimson and Grey to 6-12, 2-4 NE-10 and the Golden Knights improve to 8-10, 3-4 NE-10 with the victory.
Volleyball Back on Winning Track, Snap Losing Streak with Sweep of Merrimack
October 18, 2016
The Franklin Pierce women’s volleyball team broke their five game losing streak on Tuesday evening with a 3-0 (25-17, 25-22, 25-21) sweep of Northeast-10 Conference foe Merrimack at Hammel Court. With the win, the Ravens improve to 6-11, 2-3 NE-10 and the loss sends the Warriors to 4-18, 2-5 NE-10.
Volleyball Swept By Stonehill, Losing Skid Reaches Five
October 15, 2016
The Franklin Pierce women’s volleyball team was swept 3-0 (22-25, 22-25, 24-26) by Northeast-10 Conference opponent Stonehill College Saturday afternoon in The Fieldhouse. The loss, the Ravens fifth in a row, drops them to 5-11 and 1-3 in the conference while the Skyhawks improve to 8-9 and 3-3 in league play.