BOSTON - Binghamton was the first team to clinch a spot in the #AEVB postseason after going 2-0 on the week and moving back to top of the standings. New Hampshire defeated UMBC in four-sets, but with Bryant's win over UAlbany, the Retrievers also secured a spot in the #AEChamps.
This week feature's an exciting slate of matchups as the Bearcats travel to face a Bulldog squad that could clinch with two wins on the week, before welcoming the only team to hand them an #AEVB loss, UMBC, into town on Sunday. The Wildcats also remain on the cusp of an #AEChamps spot, and will find themselves first taking on a resilient UAlbany squad looking to make a playoffs push, before facing off against Bryant at home on Sunday.
2023 #AEVB Weekly Award Winners – Oct. 31
Player of the Week:
Tsvetelina Ilieva, Binghamton – Sr., Outside Hitter, Sofia, Bulgaria
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In a 2-0 week, earned 32 kills, 14 digs, 35.5 points, and .259 hitting pct.
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Earned her 1,000 career kill vs. NJIT, while totalling 14 kills, 9 digs, and a .423 hitting pct. on the game.
Rookie of the Week:
Jessica Shattles, UNH – Fr., Setter, Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.
Setter of the Week:
Lottie Scully, Binghamton – So., Setter, Hurdle Mills, N.C.
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In win over UAlbany, recorded 45 assists, 9 digs, and 5 blocks.
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In a sweep over NJIT, tallied a career-high 7 blocks while also recording 40 assists on the day.
Defensive Specialist of the Week:
Josie Deluga, Bryant – Sr., Libero, Osterville, Mass.
2023 #AEVB Weekly Award Winners:
Aug. 29 – Player of the Week: Mia Bilusic, UMBC; Setter of the Week: Aysia Miller, UMBC; Defensive Specialist of the Week: Avery LePore, UNH; Rookie of the Week: Ella Schabort, Binghamton
Sept. 6 – Player of the Week: Kelly Kaufmann, UNH; Setter of the Week: Aysia Miller, UMBC; Defensive Specialist of the Week: Avery LePore, UNH; Rookie of the Week: Sara Siefert, NJIT
Sept. 12 – Player of the Week: Tsvetelina Ilieva, Binghamton; Setter of the Week: Zosia Szczotkiewicz, UAlbany; Defensive Specialist of the Week: Avery LePore, UNH; Rookie of the Week: Julija Grubisic Cabo, UMBC
Sept. 19 – Player of the Week: Kamani Conteh, UMBC; Setter of the Week: Zosia Szczotkiewicz, UAlbany; Defensive Specialist of the Week: Avery LePore, UNH; Rookie of the Week: Julija Grubisic Cabo, UMBC
Sept. 26 – Player of the Week: Arianna Ugolini, Bryant; Setter of the Week: Zosia Szczotkiewicz, UAlbany; Defensive Specialist of the Week: Josie Delgua, Bryant; Rookie of the Week: Brookelyn Talmedge, Bryant
Oct. 3 – Player of the Week: Tsvetelina Ilieva, Binghamton; Setter of the Week: Zosia Szczotkiewicz, UAlbany; Defensive Specialist of the Week: Hannah Howard, UMBC; Rookie of the Week: Julija Grubisic Cabo, UMBC
Oct. 10 – Player of the Week: Tsvetelina Ilieva, Binghamton; Setter of the Week: Lottie Scully, Binghamton ; Defensive Specialist of the Week: Madison Konopka, Binghamton; Rookie of the Week: Ella Schabort, Binghamton
Oct. 17 – Player of the Week: Tsvetelina Ilieva, Binghamton; Setter of the Week: Lottie Scully, Binghamton; Defensive Specialist of the Week: Avery LePore, UNH; Rookie of the Week: Hannah Howard, UMBC
Oct. 24 – Player of the Week: Aysia Miller, UMBC; Setter of the Week: Zosia Szczotkiewicz, UAlbany; Defensive Specialist of the Week: Hannah Howard, UMBC; Rookie of the Week: Hannah Howard, UMBC
Oct. 31 – Player of the Week: Tsvetelina Ilieva, Binghamton; Setter of the Week: Lottie Scully, Binghamton; Defensive Specialist of the Week: Josie Delgua, Bryant; Rookie of the Week: Jessica Shattles, UNH
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