Last Week’s Stats: 4.08 digs per set, 3.42 points per set, 3.00 kills per set, .165 hitting percentage, 0.77 blocks per set
Samardzija became the first NEC student-athlete to nab two awards in the same week, as the NEC/Molten Player of the Week was also pegged the NEC/Molten Rookie of the Week. The Novi Sab, Serbia native had a solid all-around week that included her finishing as the league’s leader in digs per set with 4.08. In addition, Samardzija, who hit .165 during four matches, contributed 3.42 points, 3.00 kills and 0.77 blocks per set. The outside hitter is the first Knight this season to garner NEC/Molten Rookie of the Week distinction. She enters the week ranked sixth on the circuit in kills per set (2.73) while her 3.27 digs per set are good for second overall.