Mike Pozzuto, Hilbert College, Men's Volleyball (Defensive)
Pozzuto had a strong week for the Hawks' defense with 39 digs (3.25 digs per set), 83 receptions, passing .928, with eight kills, and an ace. Pozzuto showed consistency throughout the week, registering eight, 13, and 18 digs in each of the Hawks' three matches.
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Hilbert OH/L Mike Pozzuto had a strong week for the Hawks' defense with 39 digs (3.25 digs per set), 83 receptions, passing .928, with eight kills, and an ace. Pozzuto showed consistency throughout the week, registering eight, 13, and 18 digs in each of the Hawks' three matches.
BEST OF THE REST: PS-Altoona OH Jack McKenna provided strong defense for the Lions in a 1-2 week of play, totaling 28 digs and averaging 2.55 digs per set...Buffalo State OS Xzavier Vanderstouw had a pair of strong showings for the Bengals with 12 digs and a .895 reception percentage in a pair of wins over Penn State-Altoona and Mount Aloysius...PS-Behrend MH Lewis Rhodes registered six block assists and one solo block in a 3-0 week for the Lions, he tallied one block in the win over Hilbert to break the program record for total blocks, he then added four more blocks against Gallaudet...Mount Aloysius OH Brady Diegelman contributed 23 digs (3.29 digs per set) and finished with a .974 reception percentage on 38 serve receptions with just one error, showing strong ball control in the back row.