NORTH ATTLEBORO, MA. – Alice Bender's work across the back row was recognized by the Northeast 10 Conference, as the Pace University women's volleyball sophomore was named Defensive Player of the Week.
The Skaneateles, N.Y. native totaled 34 digs, nine assists and four service aces over two matches while helping the Setters close the week with a conference victory.
Bender opened the week with 18 digs, five assists and four aces in a five-set battle against Adelphi University. She followed with a team-high 16 digs and four assists as Pace defeated Southern New Hampshire University in four sets to pick up its first NE10 win of the season.
Across the two contests, Bender averaged 3.78 digs per set while continuing to provide a steady presence in the Setters defensive unit.
Pace returns to Goldstein Fitness Center on Tuesday, Oct. 6, when the Setters host Assumption University at 7:00 p.m.
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