Marist’s van der Merwe, Fairfield’s Berg and Rider’s Rohde Earn Molten MAAC Volleyball Weekly Accolades
Player of the Week
Sasha van der Merwe, Marist
Sr., Guelph, Canada
Senior outside hitter, Sasha van der Merwe took part in both of Marist's victories this past weekend. On Saturday, she recorded 15 kills and hit for .367. On Sunday, she hit for .375, collecting a double-double in the process with 19 kills and 15 digs. In seven games she averaged, 4.86 kills per set, 2.71 digs per set and 5.07 points per set totaling 35.5 points, 34 kills and 19 digs.
Libero of the Week
Kyla Berg, Fairfield
Sr., Fishers, IN, Hamilton Southeastern
In a 2-0 weekend for the Stags, Berg donned the libero jersey for all six sets where she totaled 22 digs (3.67/set) and also doled out four assists apiece in the two wins over Manhattan and Iona. The Jaspers and Gaels combined to hit just .054 with Berg helming the back row.
Rookie of the Week
Molly Rohde, Rider
Fr., Hortonville, WI, Hortonville
Freshman middle hitter Rohde averaged 2.25 kills per set on .517 hitting, while also adding 1.38 blocks per set. In a conference win over Siena, the Freshman had eight kills, seven blocks, and three aces. She followed that with 10 kills, four block, and two digs against Marist. For the season, Rohde currently ranks sixth among all players in the MAAC in attack percentage and eighth among all players in the MAAC in blocks per set.
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With 11 institutions strongly bound by the sound principles of quality and integrity in academics and excellence in athletics, the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) is in its 43rd year of competition during the 2023-24 academic year. Current conference members include: Canisius University, Fairfield University, Iona University, Manhattan College, Marist College, Mount St. Mary’s University, Niagara University, Quinnipiac University, Rider University, Saint Peter’s University, and Siena College.
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