[Printer Friendly]LANCASTER, Pa. - Franklin & Marshall's volleyball team
secured a spot in the Centennial Conference (CC) Championship
Tournament by virtue of a 3-0 (25-13, 25-18, 25-11) win in league
play with Bryn Mawr Monday evening. Only Dickinson and Muhlenberg
can match F&M in the final standings, each of which F&M
defeated, giving the Diplomats the tiebreaker should it be
necessary.
It was a match of solid service runs for F&M (11-15, 6-3 CC).
Erica Spangler's 10-point service run in the opener included one of
her two aces in the match, and broke open a tight game. F&M
opened the second game with an 11-0 run on the scoreboard. 10 of
the points were scored with Jessica Poucel serving. She rolled up
two of her three aces on the night during that stretch.
Nicole Morano and Spangler led the F&M assault with seven
kills each. Spangler posted nine digs and a solo block. Morano
assisted on four blocks. Margot Phelan and Mariah Eble contributed
with five kills apiece. Val Pusateri and Pam Horner set up the
offense with 17 and nine assists each.
The win was F&M's third in as many matches, each of which was
needed to keep playoff hopes alive. The Diplomats wrap up the
regular season on Saturday with Swarthmore. The team's four seniors
will be honored prior to the match.