FRANKLIN, Ind. -- Franklin College relied on a strong hitting performance to top Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology 25-18, 25-15, 25-20 in Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference volleyball action on Wednesday night.

Miranda Watson led Franklin with 19 kills.  The Rose-Hulman offense featured Allie Fults with eight kills, and Megan Korte contributed six kills.

Sophia Harrison and Jillian Gregg had a team-high 12 assists.  Fults recorded five blocks and Gregg had four to lead the front line defense.

Lily Ebright paced the Rose-Hulman back row defensive performance with 17 digs.

Franklin improved to 2-2 in HCAC play, while Rose-Hulman dropped to 9-10 and 2-3 in league matches.  The Fightin' Engineers travel to Trine for a non-conference matchup on Saturday.