Women's Volleyball

#AEVB Week 10: Binghamton & UNH Both Earn Big Wins

BOSTON - UMBC is the first to clinch a spot in the #AEVB Championships with their win NJIT, but their celebration is short-lived as Binghamton snaps their winning streak with a nail-biting road win for the Bearcats. UNH rallied against Bryant to win 3 sets unanswered, helping Binghamton secure the sole spot at second. 

This weekend's matches are highlighted by UMBC taking on UNH at home, where the Retrievers looks to recover while UNH tries to redeem themselves after an at home loss to UMBC just two weeks prior.  

The preseason poll was announced on August 10. 

2022 #AEVB Weekly Award Winners – Nov. 1 
 

Player of the Week 
Stefana Stan, Bryant – Jr., Outside Hitter, Niskayuna, N.Y. 

  • Recorded a .478 hitting pct and career high 26 kills in win vs. UMBC. 

  • Put-down the go-ahead kill when tied 13-13 in the fifth set. 

  
Setter of the Week 
Lottie Scully, Binghamton – Fr., Setter, Hurdle Mills, N.C. 

  • Recorded career high 64 assists in win vs. UMBC. 

  • Led team to a .260 hitting pct. 

  
Defensive Specialist of the Week 
Mia Pagliarini, UNH – Sr., Libero/Defensive Specialist, Springboro, OH 

  • Held Bryant to hitting .160. 

  • Recorded 12 digs in a come from behind win over Bryant. 

  
Rookie of the Week 
Kara Oxenknecht, UNH – Fr., Middle Blocker, Naperville, Ill.
 

  • Hit .640 in 3-1 win over Bryant. 

  • Recorded 6 digs and a team-leading 17 kills in win.  

  
2022 #AEVB Weekly Award Winners   
Aug. 30 – Player of the Week: Marisa Armer, UNH; Setter of the Week: Serin Maden, UMBC; Defensive Specialist of the Week: Abby Rae, Bryant; Rookie of the Week: Kara Oxenknecht   
Sept. 7 – Player of the Week: Giulia Bonifacio, Binghamton; Setter of the Week: Serin Maden, UMBC; Defensive Specialist of the Week: Aysia Miller, UMBC; Rookie of the Week: Giulia Bonifacio, Binghamton  
Sept. 13 – Player of the Week: Mia Bilusic, UMBC; Setter of the Week: Serin Maden, UMBC; Defensive Specialist of the Week: Doga Emil, NJIT; Rookie of the Week: Giulia Bonifacio, Binghamton  
Sept. 20 – Player of the Week: Kamani Coteh, UMBC; Setter of the Week: Malea Stanton, UAlbany; Defensive Specialist of the Week: Charlotte Macken, UAlbany; Rookie of the Week: Giulia Bonifacio, Binghamton  
Sept. 27 – Player of the Week: Elley Torres, NJIT; Setter of the Week: Juliana Impaglia, NJIT; Defensive Specialist of the Week: Aysia Miller, UMBC; Rookie of the Week: Giulia Bonifacio, Binghamton  
Oct. 4 – Player of the Week: Mia Bilusic, UMBC; Setter of the Week: Malea Stanton, UAlbany; Defensive Specialist of the Week: Charlotte Macken, UAlbany; Rookie of the Week: Giulia Bonifacio, Binghamton   
Oct. 11 - Player of the Week: Alysa Wright, Bryant; Setter of the Week: Mia Cegol, Bryant; Defensive Specialist of the Week: Mia Pagliarini, UNH; Rookie of the Week: Kara Oxenknecht, UNH  
Oct. 18 - Player of the Week: Mia Bilusic, UMBC; Setter of the Week: Lottie Scully, Binghamton; Defensive Specialist of the Week: Aysia Miller, UMBC; Rookie of the Week: Kara Oxenknecht, UNH 
Oct. 25 – Player of the Week: Alysa Wright, Bryant; Setter of the Week: Mia Cergol, Bryant; Defensive Specialist of the Week: Charlotte Macken, UAlbany; Rookie of the Week: Anna Myhal, UAlbany  
Oct. 25 – Player of the Week: Stefana Stan, Binghamton; Setter of the Week: Lottie Scully, Binghamton; Defensive Specialist of the Week: Mia Pagliarini, UNH; Rookie of the Week: Kara Oxenknecht, UNH 

 
  
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