Last Week’s Stats: 3.17 points per set, 2.22 kills per set, 1.22 blocks per set
Wallech led a Saint Francis U defensive unit that combined for 16 total blocks after she averaged 1.22 per set in a pivotal weekend series against FDU. In addition to racking up 11 rejections, all of which were assisted stops, the senior middle hitter added 20 kills and five service aces to her count to help lead the Red Flash to a series split with the Knights. Wallech had a solid outing in Friday’s series opener, a hard-fought five-set loss. Delivering eight kills, she totaled three service aces and added a season-best four blocks. On Saturday, the Hagerstown, MD native was even more impressive. She was virtually unstoppable with a season-high 12 kills and just one miscue for a scorching .733 attack percentage. In addition, she improved upon Friday’s season-best performance in blocks after she notched a match-best seven to lead the Red Flash to a 3-1 win. With a 6-2 mark in NEC play, Saint Francis U is one match behind second-place FDU (7-1) in the standings, and one contest ahead of fourth-place LIU (5-3).