University of Delaware Athletics
Blue Hen Freshman Maria Bellinger Named CAA Volleyball Rookie of the Week
11/7/2016 1:58:00 PM | Volleyball
RICHMOND, Va. -- University of Delaware freshman outside hitter Maria Bellinger was named the Colonial Athletic Association Volleyball Rookie of the Week on Monday after leading the Blue Hens to a pair of home victories over Northeastern and Hofstra over the weekend.
Bellinger (Paramus, N.J./Paramus) led Delaware in kills during both matches, posting 37 during the weekend for a 4.11 average, and added 24 digs while recording a pair of double-doubles.
Bellinger blasted a match-high 19 kills and contributed 14 digs in Friday's five-set thriller over Northeastern, before again leading all players with 18 kills and hitting .316 to go with 10 digs in the four-set victory over Hofstra on Sunday.
Bellinger, who has appeared in all 27 matches while making 24 starts this year, currently leads the Blue Hens with 283 kills for a 2.77 average. Her 41 blocks are the third most on the squad, while she ranks fifth with 142 digs. Bellinger has notched five double-doubles on the season, and has reached double figure kills in 14 contests.
Following the pair of victories, Delaware has won five straight matches for the first time since 2012, improving to 13-14 overall and 7-7 in the conference. The Blue Hens have qualified for the six-team league tournament, which will be held Nov. 17-20 in Wilmington, N.C.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Kevin Tritt at: ktritt@udel.edu (email) / 302-831-8715 (office) / 302-383-5005 (cell)
Bellinger (Paramus, N.J./Paramus) led Delaware in kills during both matches, posting 37 during the weekend for a 4.11 average, and added 24 digs while recording a pair of double-doubles.
Bellinger blasted a match-high 19 kills and contributed 14 digs in Friday's five-set thriller over Northeastern, before again leading all players with 18 kills and hitting .316 to go with 10 digs in the four-set victory over Hofstra on Sunday.
Bellinger, who has appeared in all 27 matches while making 24 starts this year, currently leads the Blue Hens with 283 kills for a 2.77 average. Her 41 blocks are the third most on the squad, while she ranks fifth with 142 digs. Bellinger has notched five double-doubles on the season, and has reached double figure kills in 14 contests.
Following the pair of victories, Delaware has won five straight matches for the first time since 2012, improving to 13-14 overall and 7-7 in the conference. The Blue Hens have qualified for the six-team league tournament, which will be held Nov. 17-20 in Wilmington, N.C.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Kevin Tritt at: ktritt@udel.edu (email) / 302-831-8715 (office) / 302-383-5005 (cell)
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