Philbrick averaged 3.38 digs, 2.08 kills and hit .241 last week to earn her first NEC Rookie of the Week accolade. The freshman outside hitter helped the Knights go 2-2 at the UMES Comfort Inn Invitational with her consistent performances in all four matches, including an error-free match against Providence. Philbrick opened tournament play on Friday with 13 digs, six kills, two aces and one block in a 3-0 loss to host UMES and then had five kills, four digs, two blocks, one ace and one assist in a 3-0 win over Howard. In matches on Saturday, the Lanham, MD native hit .533 with 10 digs, eight kills, four aces and three assists in a 3-0 victory over Providence and had 17 digs, eight kills, three aces, three assists and one block in a 3-1 setback to Delaware State. On the year, Philbrick has started all 16 matches for FDU and is averaging 1.73 kills, 1.61 digs and 0.43 blocks per game.