GNAC Women's Volleyball Athlete's of the Week Report #1
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PLAYER/SETTER OF THE WEEK Ahnasia Mckinney, Regis (Gr., RS/S) Graduate Student Ahnasia Mckinney helped lead the Pride to a 2-2 weekend. In the season opener against Fisher, she notched her sixth career triple-double with 13 kills, 15 assists, and 12 digs. In game two of the day, she added 10 kills and 17 assists to record a double-double against Thomas. Mckinney earned yet another double-double against Endicott while recording 12 kills and 19 assists along with two service aces. She closed out the weekend with 24 assists, nine kills, and eight digs in a five-set thriller against Brandeis. |
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LIBERO OF THE WEEK Julia Lent, Mitchell (Jr., L) Junior Julia Lent recorded 30 digs across two matches this past weekend. Her junior season started off with a straight set victory over SUNY Maritime where she recorded 12 digs (4.00 per set). In the following game vs. SUNY Delhi, she tallied 18 digs (4.50 per set) in a 3-1 loss. |
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ROOKIE OF THE WEEK Alexandra Rivera, Regis (Fr., S) First-year Alexandra Rivera started her collegiate career off on a strong note this past weekend. In her debut against Fisher, she recorded 11 assists, four service aces, and nine digs. Later that day, she tacked on ten more assists vs. Thomas, helping the team complete the day sweep. Rivera added 19 assists, three service aces, and eight digs in a five-set matchup with Endicott. Later that day, she tacked on another 23 assists, four service aces, and six digs in a five-set match against Brandeis. |
WEEKLY HONOR ROLL
Majo Pelaez, Albertus Magnus - Helped the team go 2-0 on the weekend while recording 34 total kills.
Shalese Gordon, Albertus Magnus - Notched 41 assists in a 3-2 win over Salem State to go 2-0 on the weekend.
Genna Hyde, Mitchell - In her freshman debut, Hyde recorded a match-high 18 kills and also tacked on three service aces and six digs. In game two of the day, she added 10 kills and eight digs.
Gabi Wanner, University of Saint Joseph (Conn.) - Wanner’s collegiate career got off to a solid start this weekend when she recorded 44 asissts and 16 digs across three matches. She picked up her first double-double against Mount Holyoke with 12 assists and 10 digs.
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