Kaci DePalma, La Roche University, Women's Volleyball (Defensive)
DePalma continued to impress in her freshman campaign, as she helped the Redhawks to a 2-0 record on the week. In Wednesday's victory over Pitt-Greensburg, DePalma collected 29 digs, averaging 5.8 per set, had a .917 reception percentage and added a kill. In Saturday's 3-0 victory over Penn State Behrend, she contributed another 17 digs, averaging 5.67 per set, helped with five assists and added a service ace. On the week, she recorded 46 total digs, averaging 5.75 digs per set. For the season, DePalma leads the AMCC in digs per set (5.28) and is third in total digs (354).
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: La Roche L Kaci DePalma continued to impress in her freshman campaign, as she helped the Redhawks to a 2-0 record on the week. In Wednesday's victory over Pitt-Greensburg, DePalma collected 29 digs, averaging 5.8 per set, had a .917 reception percentage and added a kill. In Saturday's 3-0 victory over Penn State Behrend, she contributed another 17 digs, averaging 5.67 per set, helped with five assists and added a service ace. On the week, she recorded 46 total digs, averaging 5.75 digs per set. For the season, DePalma leads the AMCC in digs per set (5.28) and is third in total digs (354).
BEST OF THE REST: Pitt-Bradford DS Danielle Sasuga averaged 5.14 digs per set in a 1-1 week for Pitt-Bradford, she totaled 36 digs over the two matches, while also tallying one ace and nine assists...Hilbert L Jade Schiller had another strong defensive week for the Hawks with 48 total receptions receiving at .938, adding two aces, 32 digs and two kills....PS-Altoona OH/RS Hannah Swank had a team-high 12 digs (2.4 digs per set) to help Penn State Altoona to a 3-2 win at home over Alfred State on Saturday afternoon...Carlow OH Rebecca Hess tallied 29 digs and four blocks on the week for the Celtics.