BOSTON - UAlbany, Bryant, New Hampshire, and NJIT all earned winning records in some of the final few matches before the start of conference play. This Friday the battle for #AEVB supremacy begins as Binghamton travels to take on NJIT while the reigning champs UMBC travel to Bryant. Action concludes on Sunday as New Hampshire heads to UMBC for a #AEChamps rematch while UAlbany makes the drive down to NJIT.
2023 #AEVB Weekly Award Winners – Sept. 26
Player of the Week:
Arianna Ugolini, Bryant – So., Outside Hitter, Bologna, Italy
- Helped lead Bryant to a 2-0 week after racking up 24 kills, a .436 hitting pct, and 11 digs.
- In a 4-set win over Le Moyne, hit an impressive .393 pct and recorded 17 kills and 20 points.
Rookie of the Week:
Brookelyn Talmadge, Bryant – Fr., Outside Hitter, Clifton, N.J.
- Totaled 11 kills and a .400 hitting pct in win over Le Moyne.
- Assisted in 4 blocks.
Setter of the Week:
Zosia Szczotkiewicz, UAlbany – Jr., Setter, Walcz, Poland
- Averaged 7.67 assists per set to total 23 in win over Siena.
- Also contributed 6 blocks in the Great Dane's win.
Defensive Specialist of the Week:
Josie Deluga, Bryant – Sr., Libero/D.S., Osterville, Mass.
- In a 2-0 week, helped lead a defense that held opponents to only hitting .087.
- In win over Le Moyne, recorded 19 digs and held the Dolphins to a -.018 hitting pct.
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
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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