Offensive Player of the Week
Zach Whitermore (Whitehall, Pa.), Junior, Outside Hitter, Emmanuel College
Whitermore exploded for an average of 3.14 kills, 2.71 and 0.71 blocks per set this week, leading the Saints to 4-consecutive GNAC wins. The junior outside hitter hit .240 for the week with 22 kills in 50 swings in just 7 sets played this week. Whitermore notched a double-double of 11 kills and 11 digs in the Saints' win over Emerson. To round off the week, Whitermore smashed down 10 kills to go along with his 6 digs in a 3-0 win over Lasell.
Defensive Player of the Week
Garrett McGarry (Chicago, Ill.), Sophomore, Middle Hitter, Emmanuel College
In his three matches played this week, McGarry led the Saints at the net with an average of 1.11 blocks per set, including 4 blocks assisted in a win over Mount Ida, 1 solo and 3 blocks assisted in a win over Lasell and 1 solo and 1 block assisted in a win over Emerson. McGarry also slammed down 13 kills in his 20 swings for a .550 hitting percentage on the week.
Garrett McGarry (Chicago, Ill.), Sophomore, Middle Hitter, Emmanuel College
In his three matches played this week, McGarry led the Saints at the net with an average of 1.11 blocks per set, including 4 blocks assisted in a win over Mount Ida, 1 solo and 3 blocks assisted in a win over Lasell and 1 solo and 1 block assisted in a win over Emerson. McGarry also slammed down 13 kills in his 20 swings for a .550 hitting percentage on the week.
Rookie of the Week
Tyler Blank (Rochester, N.Y.), Freshman, Setter, Rivier University
Blank's 90 assists on the week helped Rivier to an undefeated week in GNAC play. The first year setter was spectacular in directing the Raiders offense to a team .330 hitting percentage over the three matches played. Blank averaged 10 assists per set while chipping in with eight digs, four blocks and three kills. The Rochester, New York native capped off his week with a 33 assist performance in 3-0 win against Lasell.
Tyler Blank (Rochester, N.Y.), Freshman, Setter, Rivier University
Blank's 90 assists on the week helped Rivier to an undefeated week in GNAC play. The first year setter was spectacular in directing the Raiders offense to a team .330 hitting percentage over the three matches played. Blank averaged 10 assists per set while chipping in with eight digs, four blocks and three kills. The Rochester, New York native capped off his week with a 33 assist performance in 3-0 win against Lasell.
Weekly Honor Roll
Mike Buonincontra (Shelton, Conn.), Senior, Libero, Wentworth Institute of Technology
Shawn Kennedy (West Barnstable, Mass.), Senior, Outside Hitter, Johnson & Wales University
Terence Matatall (Danville, N.H.), Senior, Middle Hitter, Rivier University
Mike Buonincontra (Shelton, Conn.), Senior, Libero, Wentworth Institute of Technology
Shawn Kennedy (West Barnstable, Mass.), Senior, Outside Hitter, Johnson & Wales University
Terence Matatall (Danville, N.H.), Senior, Middle Hitter, Rivier University