LANCASTER, Pa. - Host Franklin & Marshall overcame Muhlenberg, 3-1 (30-26, 25-30, 30-27, 30-22) Saturday in a Centennial Conference volleyball match before defeating St. Mary's Md., 3-1 (20-30, 31-29, 35-33, 30-21) in non-conference play. The win marks the second over St. Mary's for the Diplomats this season. Franklin & Marshall improves to 17-10, 5-4 CC.

Margot Phelan combined for 33 kills on the day, while Maritza Fair led the team with 34 spikes, but it was strong blocking by Nicole Moran and Valerie Pusateri that pushed the Diplomats beyond the competition. Morano tallied eight blocks (two solo, five assisted), while Pusateri added another seven blocks (two solo, five assisted). As a team, the Diplomats recorded 29 during the two matches.

Jenna Walck led the defensive effort with 43 digs in the two matches, while Phelan added another 38. Pusateri lead with 58 assists, and Pamela Horner notched 38 in the efforts.

The Diplomats return to action on Saturday at Swarthmore. The match is scheduled to start at 1:00 pm.