GNAC RELEASE

WINTHROP, Mass. – Following a 2-0 week that included a five-set win over Curry and a straight-set Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) sweep of the University of Saint Joseph, three members of the Simmons University Volleyball team earned weekly honors from the conference office this afternoon.

Hannah Pridgeon was named GNAC Player of the Week, Carolina Rodriguez collected Libero of the Week honors for the second straight week, while Gabrielle Pattie was tabbed Rookie of the Week for the second consecutive week.

Pridgeon paced the Sharks offensively with 27 kills and added 28 digs, 40 receptions, and two service aces across the two victories. The outside hitter finished the week averaging 3.38 kills per set while helping Simmons improve its conference record with a sweep of USJ.

Rodriguez continued to be a force in the back row, totaling 55 digs over eight sets for an average of 6.88 digs per set. She also contributed 38 receptions, nine assists, and a service ace as Simmons remained unbeaten on the week.

Pattie directed the Sharks' offense with 69 assists and 16 digs in the two-match stretch. The first-year setter was especially effective in the conference win over USJ, handing out 32 assists in just three sets while helping Simmons hit its stride offensively.

The Sharks return to their home court tomorrow night as the host conference foe Saint Joseph's College (Maine) as they celebrate Pride Night at 7 p.m.