GNAC Men's Volleyball Athlete of the Week Report #4

OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

Mason Andrade, Wentworth (Jr., L)

Junior libero Mason Andrade produced on both the offensive and defensive side in two conference match victories on the week for the Leopards. The North Kingstown, R.I. native started the week at home against Emmanuel with 14 kills (3.5 kills per set) and six digs in a four set victory. He followed up with five kills, seven digs, and two digs in a sweep on the road at Rivier. Andrade totaled 19 kills (2.71 k/s) on a .429 attack percentage and 13 digs (1.86 d/s).

DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

Ryan Mesnik, Lasell (Fr., LB)

Junior libero Ryan Mesnik had a strong defensive week for the Lasers, averaging 3.25 digs per set (39 total digs) across three matches for Lasell. The Fullerton, Calif. native had 17 digs in a win over No. 20 MIT and 15 digs in a match over No. 18 Misericordia. Mesnik followed up against No. 3 ranked Vassar with seven digs.

SETTER OF THE WEEK

Trystan Maloney, Lasell (Fr., S)

First-year setter Trystan Maloney showcased his strong ability to set up his teammates as the Colorado Springs, Colorado native put up 103 assists in 11 sets (9.4 a/s), collecting a season-high 52 in a home win over No. 20 MIT before following up with 45 in a tri-match vs. no. 18 Misericordia and six in two sets against no. 3 Vassar. Maloney also collected 29 digs, averaging 2.6 digs per set. He is currently the conference leader in both assists/assists per set which play him both in the top 15 nationally in DIII.

ROOKIE OF THE WEEK

Adam Bonica, Regis (Fr., OH)

First-year Adam Bonica was efficient on the attack for the Pride as well as providing solid defensive production in a 3-0 week. The Quincy, Mass. native collected 11 kills against Curry on a .688% attack percentage and 13 against Vermont State Johnson on .571%. On the week, Bonica finished with 26 kills on .500%, averaging 3.25 kills per set while also collecting 10 digs (1.25 d/s) and five total blocks for Regis.