BOSTON - The #AEChamps field is set, as Bryant and New Hampshire clinch the remaining two spots in the #AEVB tournament. Bryant defended their home vs. Binghamton before earning a road win at NJIT, while New Hampshire took down both NJIT and UAlbany in four-sets each to secure their spot in the championship. UMBC reclaimed the top in the standings after a big-time road win vs. Binghamton.
Heading into the final weekend of play, the regular season title and hosting rights remain in each of the clinched team's grasp. UMBC and New Hampshire each host two home matches to close out the regular season, the Retrievers sitting at 6-2 and the Wildcats at 5-3. Bryant and Binghamton both find themselves with only one #AEVB matchup remaining, with each currently sitting at 6-3 on the season.
2023 #AEVB Weekly Award Winners – Nov. 7
Player of the Week:
Arianna Ugolini, Bryant – So., O.H./R.S., Bologna, Italy
- Helped take down Binghamton while hitting .176 pct. and contributing 22 kills and 24.5 points.
- Recorded a double-double in win over NJIT, tallying 26 kills, 11 digs, and a .290 hitting pct.
Co-Rookie of the Week:
Hannah Howard, UMBC – Fr., Libero/D.S., Inwood, W.Va.
- Helped UMBC go 6-1 in sets on the week, averaging 4 digs per set and 12 assists total.
- In win over Binghamton, recorded 18 digs and helped hold the Bearcats to a .151 hitting pct.
Co-Rookie of the Week:
Jessica Shattles, UNH – Fr., Setter, Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.
- Totalled 59 assists on the week for a 5.36 per set average.
- Also tallied 19 digs total, including 11 in win over NJIT to help earn a double-double (11 digs, 26 assists).
Setter of the Week:
Carolina Camacho, Bryant – Jr., Setter, Guaynabo, Puerto Rico
- Recorded a double-double in five-set win over Binghamton, earning 24 assists and 12 digs.
- Tallied her second double-double of the week, with 14 digs and a career-high 32 assists, in win over NJIT.
Defensive Specialist of the Week:
Mia Pagliarini, UNH – Sr., Libero/D.S., Springboro, Ohio
- Helped UNH win all 3 matches on the week, going 9-2 in sets and holding opponents to an average .126 hitting pct.
- Amassed 50 digs for a 4.55 per set average.
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
Nov. 7 – Player of the Week: Arianna Ugolini, Bryant; Setter of the Week: Carolina Camacho, Bryant; Defensive Specialist of the Week: Mia Pagliarini, UNH; Co-Rookie of the Week: Jessica Shattles, UNH; Co-Rookie of the Week: Hannah Howard, UMBC
Fans will once again be able to watch nearly every #AEVB contest this season. Select games will air on The AE on ESPN while others will air on AmericaEast.TV. Those games will be available on computers, OTT devices and the America East app, which is available on all IOS and Android devices and can be found by searching 'America East Conference' in app stores.
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