Player of the Week

Jael Martinez, Purchase
Junior, Outside Hitter; Bronx, N.Y./Pharos Academy

Martinez led the Panthers’ attack across five matches, totaling a team-best 52 kills (2.74 per set) and 58.5 points while adding 26 digs, four blocks, and four service aces. The junior turned in a career performance during Purchase’s five-set win over Lehman, hammering down a career-high 25 kills to power the Panthers to their victory.

Libero of the Week
 
Connor Ruais, St. Joseph’s - Long Island
Senior, Libero; Ronkonkoma, N.Y./Connetquot, N.Y.

Ruais anchored the Golden Eagles’ back row with steady defensive play, posting a team-high 22 digs and four assists across the week. The senior finished with 49 service receptions in 50 chances. He recorded nine digs against nationally ranked Springfield and averaged 2.0 digs per set.

Rookie of the Week
 
Danny Kanner, Purchase
Freshman; Smithtown, N.Y./Smithtown

Kanner directed the Panthers’ offense with a strong all-around week, compiling 125 assists, 30 digs, nine kills, and three service aces over five matches. The freshman dished out a career-high 44 assists in Purchase’s five-set win over Lehman and averaged 6.6 assists per set.

Honorable Mention
Declan Kerns, St. Joseph’s (L.I.) - Paced the Golden Eagles with 15 kills, 21 digs, and two blocks across three matches. Finished with a team-best nine kills against nationally ranked Springfield
Joey Toscano, Purchase - Totaled 42 digs and 11 assists from the libero spot, highlighted by a career-high 19 digs in the Panthers’ win over Lehman
Etvola Sango, St. Joseph’s (BK) - Opened his collegiate career with an impressive 19-kill, 10-dig double-double in a five-set victory over Brooklyn College, hitting .283 while adding five blocks and an ace