RINDGE, N.H. (Sept. 21, 2002) - The Franklin Pierce University volleyball team recorded a 3-1 win over Saint Michael's College in Northeast-10 Conference volleyball action at the Franklin Pierce Fieldhouse this afternoon.

The Ravens recorded two-straight 30-26 wins in the first two games of the match, but fell behind 26-19 in game three. The team mounted an incredible comeback, closing the gap to 28-26, but the Purple Knights recorded two back-to-back points to seal their only win of the match.

Senior Mandy Johnson (Orange, Mass./Maher Regional) tallied 21 kills, three aces and 14 digs to lead the Ravens. Classmate Catrina Cuevas (Aurora, Colo./J.I. O'Neill (N.Y.)) added eight kills, 17 assists and 20 digs in the win.

Junior setter Bethany Findley (Clinton, Conn./Morgan School) dished 20 assists, while sophomore Briana Bates (Belmont, N.H./Endicott College) added 12 kills and four blocks.

Saint Michael's was led by junior Heather Frame, who totaled 32 assists. Sophomore Stephanie Robbins recorded 33 digs, while classmate Lindsey Shumway posted 12 kills.

Franklin Pierce (5-4, 2-2 NE-10) returns to action on Tuesday when it hosts Bentley College in a Northeast-10 Conference match at 7 p.m. Saint Michael's (5-4, 0-1 NE-10) next visits Saint Anselm College on Saturday, Sept. 28, for a tri-match with Southern New Hampshire starting at noon.