Player of the Week – New Paltz
Christian Smith, Senior, Setter – Massapequa, NY/Massapequa
New Paltz setter Christian Smith hit .600 (9-0-15) and averaged 10.27 assists per set as the Hawks went 3-0 on the week, including 2-0 in UVC action. Smith dished out 38 assists, floored three service aces and provided seven digs in the 3-0 sweep over Hunter on Wednesday. On Saturday, Smith contributed 27 assists, three kills and defended three digs in the 3-0 win over No. 9 Elmira College before hitting .667 (4-0-6), doling out 48 assists and defending six digs to help the Hawks defeat No. 10 Vassar College, 3-2.