Kevin Smith, Penn State Behrend
Smith was instrumental in the Lions’ 2-1 weekend at the UVC Crossover. The sophomore totaled 27 kills, 12 blocks, and 6 digs over three matches. Smith hit at a .571 clip with 13 kills and 1 error in the win over Bard. He followed this performance with another 6 kills and 6 blocks in a five set, 3-2 win over nationally ranked NYU. On the week, Smith totaled 27 kills (2.45/set) with just 8 errors and a .388 hitting percentage. He also had 6 digs and 11 blocks. In the AMCC, Smith is currently ranked 1st in hitting percentage (.360) and 1st in blocks/set (1.26).
Smith was instrumental in the Lions’ 2-1 weekend at the UVC Crossover. The sophomore totaled 27 kills, 12 blocks, and 6 digs over three matches. Smith hit at a .571 clip with 13 kills and 1 error in the win over Bard. He followed this performance with another 6 kills and 6 blocks in a five set, 3-2 win over nationally ranked NYU. On the week, Smith totaled 27 kills (2.45/set) with just 8 errors and a .388 hitting percentage. He also had 6 digs and 11 blocks. In the AMCC, Smith is currently ranked 1st in hitting percentage (.360) and 1st in blocks/set (1.26).
Best of the Rest: PS-Altoona S Andy Panizzi helped the Lions go 3-0 at the Keuka College Invitational, racking up 93 assists (8.45/set), 18 total digs, 11 kills, 8 blocks and 4 service aces while hitting at a .444 clip … Hilbert OH Adam Weaver averaged 5.18 k/s with 2 service aces, 13 digs, and hitting at a .298 clip to increase his conference-leading ppg to 5.4 … D’Youville OH Brett Cawthorn had 11 kills on a .308 hitting percentage with 8 digs in a loss to Vassar.