Co-Libero of the Week
Ella Maldonado, Merrimack
Sr, Merrick, NY, Binghamton University
 
Maldonado was the anchor of the Warriors defense throughout the weekend split with Iona and Manhattan. Through ten sets of play she averaged 5.3 digs per set. In the matchup with Iona, Maldonado dropped a career high 32 digs, while also adding a season high 7 assists. Against Manhattan, she contributed with 21 digs while also adding on another 7 assists once again.
 
Co-Libero of the Week
Miliani Villarreal, Sacred Heart
Jr, Murrieta, CA, Vista Murrieta
 
The Pios primary libero, Villarreal finished both matches of a 2-0 weekend with 20+ digs, closing out the weekend with a combined 41 digs for an average of 4.56 per set. She began the week with 21 digs and eight assists in a four-set win over Saint Peter's, while also adding a pair of aces. In the Saturday afternoon battle with Rider, Villarreal totaled 20 digs and six assists in the five-set win. 
 
Player of the Week
Emma Bortolotti, Fairfield
So, San Pietro di Feletto, Italy, Liceo Classico G. Marconi Conegliano
 
Emma Bortolotti led Fairfield to a 2-0 road weekend with 3.75 kills per set on .308 hitting from the right side. She recorded a double-double with a pair of career highs in Friday's five-set win at Rider, finishing with 21 kills (.364) and 10 blocks. Bortolotti neared another double-double the following day with nine kills and 10 digs in the sweep at Saint Peter's.
 
Rookie of the Week
Molly Malone, Marist
Fr,  Sylvania, OH,  St. Ursula Academy Toledo
 
Malone had an outstanding weekend for the Red Foxes. She had a total of 19 kills, seven blocks, and two digs, helping the team go 2-0 over the weekend and maintain an impressive eight-match win streak. Against Niagara, she recorded seven kills, two digs, and three blocks. In the match against Canisius, she tallied 12 kills and four blocks.
 
Setter of the Week
Caelyn Dumas, Marist
So, Katy, TX, Obra D. Tompkins
 
Dumas racked up a total of 79 assists for the Red Foxes, helping the team go 2-0 over the weekend. She also totaled 27 digs, six kills, and four blocks. Dumas is now a five-time winner of the award this season. In the match against Niagara, she recorded 40 digs, 17 digs, four kills, and two blocks. Against Canisius, she tallied 39 assists, 10 digs, two kills, and two blocks.
 
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