BRIDGEWATER, N.J. – Freshman Kendra Sawyer was named the NEC/Molton Rookie of the Week announced by the League on Tuesday afternoon.

Averaging 11.10 assists per set, Sawyer guided Stonehill to a 1-1 week which included a five-set victory over New Haven on Friday evening. Against the Chargers, she notched a new Division I program record tallying 61 assists in Saturday's late afternoon contest. Sawyer finished the week with 111 assists, while also recording her fifth and sixth double-doubles of the season.

Fellow freshman Sam Loyd also received NEC Prime Performer recognition, tallying 38 kills over two matches.

Stonehill returns to the court on Friday, October 3 when they travel to Saint Francis University for a 6 p.m. match. Follow the action on NEC Front Row.