SPRINGFIELD, MASS. (Sept. 19, 2002) - The Franklin Pierce University volleyball team fell to American International College, 3-0, in Northeast-10 Conference volleyball action at Butova Gymnasium this evening.

Sophomore Courtney Bliss totaled a season-high 20 kills and 11 digs to lead the Yellow Jackets, while junior Andrea Beauvais followed close behind with 17 kills and ten digs. Freshman setter Dawn Richardson was also outstanding, as she dished 47 assists in the win.

Franklin Pierce was led by seniors Mandy Johnson (Orange, Mass./Maher Regional) and Catrina Cuevas (Aurora, Colo./J.I. O'Neill (N.Y.)). Johnson tallied nine kills, eight digs and two aces, while Cuevas added ten digs, eight assists and seven kills.

Franklin Pierce (4-4, 1-2 NE-10) returns to action on Saturday when it hosts Saint Michael's College in a League matchup at 1 p.m. American International College (6-3, 3-1 NE-10) next travels to New Haven, Conn. to participate in the New Haven Tournament on Friday at 3 p.m.