FRANKLIN, IND. -- Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology moved to 2-0 in Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference play with a four-set victory over Franklin College on Thursday.

After losing the first set 23-25, the Engineers came back to win the next three sets 25-16, 25-20, 25-16.

Senior Kate Sernett (Crystal Lake, Ill./ Marian Central Catholic) led Rose-Hulman's effort with 11 kills and added 11 digs.

Freshman Anna Lewer (Indianapolis/ Lutheran) added nine kills, nine digs and four blocks.  Junior Amanda Jevons (Henderson, Nev./Rancho) and sophomore Morgan Williams (Fenton, Mich./Power Catholic) had eight kills each.

Sophomore Karah Hickman (Hobart) contributed seven blocks, including five block assists, to key the defensive effort.

Sophomore Leah Pelzel (Loveland, Ohio/Mount Notre Dame) paced the team with 38 assists and added six kills and four blocks.  Junior Samantha Gregory (Huntsville, Ala./Catholic) added a team high 15 digs.

Rose-Hulman is now 12-5 on the season and travels to Blackburn College on Saturday to face Westminster College and Blackburn.