New Castle, Del. - (9/10/2021) - Chestnut Hill College (0-2) played the first of three matches scheduled for their stay at the Wildcat Regional Invitational today with a competitive 3-1 (22-25, 25-21, 21-25, 21-25) loss to Franklin Pierce University (3-2). The Ravens pulled away late in the opening set, separating from an 18-18 stalemate with a 7-4 run to their first point (1-0). The Griffins evened the score at 1-1 with a 25-21 win in the second set as sophomore setter Torrin Kelley (Hanover, Pa.) directed a mid-set run that spurred the Scarlet and Gold to the finish. Unfortunately, Franklin Pierce University was the victor in the final two sets - 25-21 and 25-21 - and the match with a late rally in the third frame and a consistent edge in the fourth.

Junior right side Henielys Ramos (Trujilo Alto, Puerto Rico) headlined the Chestnut Hill College effort with a career-high 18 kills on a .271 (18K-5E-48TA) hitting percentage. She also recorded six assists, an ace, and 14 digs. Sophomore setter Mia Caporellie (Downingtown, Pa.) offered three kills, 29 assists, an ace and 17 digs, while the Griffin frontline combined for 10 blocks (2 solo, 12 assisted). Sophomore middle hitter Angela April (Folsom, Pa.) was chief among them, contributing seven points with six blocks (2 solo, 4 assisted) and three three kills.

Chestnut Hill College continues their Wildcat Regional Invitational schedule tomorrow, Saturday, September 11, with matches versus the College of Saint Rose (11:30 a.m.) and Le Moyne College (4:30 p.m.).