Last Week’s Stats: 5.29 digs per set, 1.29 assists per set, 0.71 service aces per set
Van O’Linda’s defensive contributions helped FDU earn a series split with LIU this past weekend. The Wantagh, NY product tallied 27 digs, nine assists and five service aces for an FDU squad that is postseason bound for the third straight season in 2024. Van O’Linda put forth a solid effort in the Knights’ opening match of the weekend on Friday, delivering 20 digs in a hard-fought, 3-1 defeat to the Sharks. On Saturday, the libero helped FDU bounce back for a convincing sweep of LIU after she registered 17 digs — a season-best effort for a three-set match — to go along with three service aces. With the win, the Knights slid in front of the Sharks in the league standings. Heading into the final weekend of conference play, FDU, which is currently in third place, has a chance to finish as high as second in the conference’s rankings. In NEC play, Van O’Linda, a three-time NEC/Molten Defensive Player of the Week, is ranked third in digs (166) and digs per set (3.77).