Last Week’s Stats: 4.86 digs per set
Van O’Linda’s stellar play led to her becoming the first player this season to claim NEC/Molten Defensive Player of the Week honors in back-to-back weeks. The Wantagh, NY native tallied 34 digs, six dimes and a pair of aces to propel FDU to back-to-back wins over Central Connecticut in conference play this weekend. With the road victories, the Knights, who are tied for first place in the league standings with Chicago State with a perfect 6-0 mark, extended their already program-best winning streak to 12 consecutive matches. Van O’Linda registered double figures in each of FDU’s matches with 14 in Friday’s straight-set win and 20 in Saturday’s 3-1 final. She currently ranks third in the NEC in digs per set (4.13).