Eagles top Ravens for second time this season to sweep season series

RINDGE, N.H. (Oct. 19, 2004) – The Franklin Pierce volleyball team was edged 3-2 (30-21, 31-33, 23-30, 30-28, 15-10) by non-conference foe Teikyo Post University tonight. After dropping the first game, the Ravens took control of the match by winning the second and third games. The visiting Eagles regained momentum by winning the fourth game. They then won the fifth and deciding game to take the match. With the win, Teikyo Post improves its overall record to 20-9. Franklin Pierce drops to 8-11 overall.

Sophomore Tadj Williams (Albany, N.Y./Bishop McGinn) sparked the Eagles, totaling 21 kills, while freshman Stacey Garmendia (Pine Bush, N.Y./Pine Bush) and senior Jennifer Giarratano (Seymour, Conn./Seymour) tallied 17 kills apiece. Directing the offense for Teikyo Post was senior Courtney McGinnis (Oxford, Conn./Seymour) who piled up a match-high 57 assists.

Franklin Pierce received contributions from a number of players. Leading the way was sophomore outside hitter Christina Collett (Tombstone, Ariz./Tombstone), who had a match-high 23 kills. Senior middle hitter Briana Bates (Belmont, N.H./Endicott College) was right behind Collett with 18 kills, while sophomore outside hitter Michelle McConnell (Elora, Ontario/Centre Wellington) chipped in with nine kills, seven digs and four aces. A pair of juniors, Jessica Ward (Clinton, Conn./Morgan School) and Tara Vece (Clinton, Conn./Morgan School), were solid on defense for the Ravens, as they totaled 25 and 23 digs respectively. Freshman setter Bria Williams (Chino Valley, Ariz./Chino Valley) orchestrated the Franklin Pierce offense, notching 49 assists.

Franklin Pierce (8-11, 5-7 NE-10) will next be in action on Thursday when they host Colby-Sawyer College for a non-conference match beginning at 7 p.m. Teikyo Post (20-9, 11-2 CACC) will also be playing in a home match on Thursday, when they host Commonwealth Coast Conference opponent Nyack College at 7 p.m.