Ruth Ashebir Award Rookie of the Week Week Of 10/5/2009 Sport Women's Volleyball School Year Freshman Position Setter Hometown Addis Ababa, Ethiopia High School International Community School Bard College freshman setter Ruth Ashebir had a strong week in leading the Raptors to three victories in four matches. Ashebir averaged 8.92 assists and 2.38 digs per set. She had 33 assists in victories over both St. Elizabeth and Sarah Lawrence. In a 3-1 win over Maritime, Ashebir had 28 assists, 15 digs and five kills. She currently ranks fifth in the conference in assists per set (5.86).