GNAC Men's Volleyball Athlete of the Week Report #3

OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

Brandon Valdes, Regis (So., OH)

Sophomore Outside Hitter Brandon Valdes produced 37 kills (3.7 kills per set) at the net for the Pride, guiding them to 2-0 in non-conference play. The Miami, Fla. native started the week with a match-high 19 kills on the road against Endicott and followed up with 18 kills and 12 digs to lead Regis over SUNY Potsdam, ending the week in style with a pair of non-conference victories.

DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

Jasper Schultz, Lasell (Jr., OH)

Junior Outside Hitter Jasper Schultz played in an instrumental role both defensively and offensively in the Lasers' lone match against conference opponent Emmanuel. The Winchester, Mass. native put up 13 kills (3.25 kills per set) while collecting nine digs (2.25 digs per set) and four total blocks (one block per set) in a four-set win at home.

SETTER OF THE WEEK

Tyrell Bucasas, Regis (Sr., S)

Senior setter Tyrell Bucasas was instrumental setting up his teammates on the offensive attack, collecting 99 assists (9.9 assists per set) across two non-conference victories this past week. The Waialua, Hawaii native produced 47 assists in a five-set victory over Endicott and continued his stellar play collecting 52 assists while also collecting 10 digs defensively in another five-set victory over SUNY Potsdam.

ROOKIE OF THE WEEK

Eli Turner, Wentworth (Fr., OH/RS)

First-Year Eli Turner had quite an efficient match in a GNAC sweep over Emerson as the Rockville, Md. native put up a match-high 12 kills (four kills per set) on an efficient .409% for the Leopards.