RINDGE, N.H. (Oct. 9, 2001) - The Franklin Pierce University volleyball team defeated Southern New Hampshire University by a score of 3-0 this evening.

The Ravens' offense was led by junior Mandy Johnson (Orange, Mass./Maher Regional), as she registered 13 kills. Johnson also chipped in 14 digs in the win.

Catrina Cuevas (Puyallup, Wash./J.J. O'Neill N.Y.) led the Ravens' defense with 16 digs. Cuevas also helped out on offense, recording 14 assists and nine kills.

Senior Johanna Schubert (Brooklyn, N.Y./St. Ann's School) notched a match high six service aces for the Ravens.

Southern New Hampshire's Lauren Enny led the Penmen with eight kills and six service aces.

The win gives FP a 2-1 advantage in the second annual "101" Challenge Trophy series, a head-to-head competition between the two rivals. FP claimed the inaugural "Challenge," 9-5, during the 2000-01 academic year.

The Ravens (6-5, 3-5 NE-10) return to the court on Thursday, when they host a tri-match with Keene State and Rivier College starting at 4 p.m. Southern New Hampshire (2-14, 0-7 NE-10) returns to action on Friday, when they host Southern Connecticut State University in a NE-10 match up at 7 p.m.