Ravens fall 3-2 against Southern New Hampshire and University of Bridgeport

BRIDGEPORT, CONN. (Sept. 6, 2002) - The Franklin Pierce University volleyball team suffered two tough 3-2 losses at the Bridgeport Tournament in non-conference volleyball action this evening in Bridgeport, Connecticut.

The Ravens lost a close 3-2 contest to Southern New Hampshire University in their first match up of the season. Senior Mandy Johnson (Orange, Mass./Maher Regional) registered 20 kills and three blocks, while classmate Catrina Cuevas (Boulder, Colo./J.J. O'Neill N.Y.) totaled 11 kills to go along with 24 assists, five service aces and seven digs.

Sophomore Briana Bates (Belmont, N.H./Endicott College) added 15 kills and three blocks. Freshman Tara Vece (Clinton, Conn./Morgan School) was the team's top defender, recording 11 digs despite the loss.

In the second contest of the afternoon, the women fell to the University of Bridgeport, 3-2. Johnson led the offense with 17 kills, four digs and six aces. Junior Bethany Findley (Clinton, Conn./Morgan School) dished 16 assists and served five aces, while Cuevas recorded 18 assists and six aces.

The Ravens (0-2, 0-0 NE-10) return to action tomorrow when they participate in day two of the Bridgeport Tournament.