Queens edges Ravens, 3-2, in match one

Ravens rebound with 3-0 sweep over UMass Lowell

Boxscore vs. Queens
Boxscore at Massachusetts Lowell

LOWELL, MASS. (October 21, 2006) – Franklin Pierce earned a split decision in a volleyball tri-match this afternoon at Costello Gym. The Ravens suffered a tough 3-2 loss (30-20, 30-27, 26-30, 32-34, 13-15) to Queens College in the opening match, before rebounding with a 3-0 sweep (30-25, 30-26, 30-17) over conference rival UMass Lowell in match two.

Queens 3, Franklin Pierce 2
(30-20, 30-27, 26-30, 32-34, 13-15)

Franklin Pierce posted a season-high 23 blocks, but fell to Queens College, 3-2 in match one of today’s tri-match.

Queens College senior Karin Sauer (Schleiden, Germany/Schleiden) led all hitters, posting 22 kills, 23 digs and six service aces, while sophomore Natalie Edward (Castries, St. Lucia/St. Joseph’s Convent) collected 17 kills. Senior setter Dawn Richardson (Bristol, Conn./Bristol Central) handed out 58 assists in the win.

Sophomore Nicole Buchholz (Ashburn, Va./Stone Bridge) led the Franklin Pierce attack, hitting a te am-best .500 pct. with 12 kills and eight blocks. Freshman Katie Ristow (Miami, Fla./Miami Killian SHS) was also solid recording 12 kills and nine digs, while classmate Megan Feldmeth (South Pasadena, Calif./South Pasadena) notched eight kills and a season-high 12 blocks.

Sophomore setter Karissa Hookstadt (Camarillo, Calif./Camarillo) dished 48 assists to go with 20 digs and three blocks and senior captain Michelle McConnell (Elora, Ontario/Centre Wellington) chipped in with 28 digs defensively.

Sophomore Nicole Buchholz posted a .500 hitting percentage with 12 kills in match one vs. Queens College.

Franklin Pierce 3, UMass Lowell 0
(30-25, 30-26, 30-17)

In match two, Franklin Pierce rebounded with a 3-0, non-conference, sweep over UMass Lowell.

Franklin Pierce freshmen Caitlynn Parnell (Medina, Texas/Medina) and Katie Ristow (Miami, Fla./Miami Killian SHS) led the Ravens attack, combining for 28 kills in the match. Parnell totaled 14 kills and four digs, while Ristow added double-double with 14 kills and 16 digs. Freshman Kelly Mahoney (Wakefield, R.I./South Kingstown) was also a bright spot for the Ravens, totaling eight kills and four blocks.

Sophomore captain Karissa Hookstadt (Camarillo, Calif./Camarillo) tallied 40 assists to pace the Raven offense while, while senior libero Michelle McConnell (Elora, Ontario/Centre Wellington) collected 28 digs defensively.

Franklin Pierce (16-8, 8-4 NE-10) is back in action on Wednesday as it hosts Bryant University at 7 p.m. Queens College (9-7, 4-3 ECC) will participate in the Mayaguez Tournament this weekend held in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. UMass Lowell (12-14, 7-4 NE-10 ) will host the University of Bridgeport tomorrow at 2 p.m.