MANCHESTER, N.H. (Nov. 4, 2004) – The Franklin Pierce volleyball team sustained a 3-1 (27-30, 30-28, 30-23, 30-24) loss to host Saint Anselm College in non-conference action tonight. The Ravens took the first game before dropping three straight to the Hawks in their season finale. With the loss, Franklin Pierce concluded its season with an overall record of 11-13 (6-8 NE-10). Saint Anselm ended its regular season with a record of 15-22 (7-7 NE-10).

Senior co-captain Briana Bates (Belmont, N.H./Endicott College) tallied 15 kills and seven blocks in her final collegiate match, while fellow co-captain Tara Vece (Clinton, Conn./Morgan School) ended her junior season with a 20 dig effort. The Ravens received a solid performance from junior outside hitter Jessica Ward (Clinton, Conn./Morgan School) who notched nine digs and eight kills. Freshman setter Bria Williams (Chino Valley, Ariz./Chino Valley) racked up 43 assists despite the loss.

Saint Anselm will participate in a Northeast-10 Quarterfinal match on Friday, November 11.