Diplomats move to 5-0 in conference play with 3-0 win over McDaniel

LANCASTER, Pa. – Sydney Power recorded nine kills to lead Franklin & Marshall to a 3-0 Centennial Conference (CC) volleyball victory over McDaniel on Saturday.

The Diplomats (16-4, 5-0 CC) remained perfect in conference play, winning the first two sets by 25-18 margins and finishing the sweep of the Green Terror (2-15, 1-3 CC) with a 25-22 victory.

Annie McShea (Frederick, Md./Gov. Thomas Johnson) led McDaniel with nine kills and 11 digs.

Kristen Nuckles (Suffolk, Va./Nansemond-Suffolk Academy) added 11 digs and 11 assists.

Jackie Hawkins (Ellicott City, Md./Centennial) chipped in 10 assists and six kills while Maggie Fennelly (Madison, N.J./Madison) had seven kills.

The Green Terror returns to action at home against Dickinson on Wednesday. Match time is 7 p.m.

Franklin & Marshall def. McDaniel, 3-0 (25-18, 25-18, 25-22)
McDaniel Leaders:
Kills: Annie McShea 9, Maggie Fennelly 7, Jackie Hawkins 6; Assists: Kristen Nuckles 11, Hawkins 10; Aces: McShea 1, Nuckles 1; Digs: McShea 11, Nuckles 11; Total Blocks: Fennelly 1.

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