ATLANTA, Ga. (February 16, 2023) – Ras Jesse Delancy (Benedict) was named Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) Men’s Volleyball
Offensive Player of the Week, while
Victor Scherer (Central State) earned
Defensive Player of the Week.
Kendersley Marcellin (Benedict) was tabbed
Setter of the Week, released by the league office on Thursday.
OFFENSIVE – Ras Jesse Delancy, Sophomore, Outside Hitter, Benedict
Jesse Delancy had a record-breaking game in Benedict's 3-1 victory over Truett-McConnell. He recorded 35 kills. The 35 kills by Delancy ranks as the most in a NCAA match so far this season and ties the NCAA record for second-most kills ever in a four-set match. He had 35 kills on 49 total attacks and committed just two errors for a .673 hitting percentage. That hitting percentage is the fourth-best in the NCAA this season for a player with 20 or more attacks.
DEFENSIVE – Victor Scherer, Sophomore, Libero, Central State
Reigning SIAC Libero of the Year Victor Scherer continues to be one of the most consistent performers at the position throughout the country. Scherer recorded a career-high 24 digs against Thomas More on Tuesday - earning Off the Block's National Defensive Player of the Night honors. He led all players in digs over the next three matches with 10 against Maryville, 12 against Missouri S&T and 13 against Alderson-Broaddus. Scherer currently leads the nation in digs (126) and second in digs per set (3.41)
SETTER – Kendersley Marcellin, R-Freshman, Setter, Benedict
Benedict's freshman setter had a season-high 35 assists in Benedict's 3-1 victory over Truett-McConnell. He added one kill, one service ace, one solo block and three digs.
OTHER PLAYERS NOMINATED
| OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK |
Bryce Clemons (Morehouse); Jamil Scott (Fort Valley State); Cameron Lee (Central State) |
| DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK |
Clint Forbes (Benedict); Jaequon Henderson (Fort Valley State); Aidan Pullian (Morehouse) |
| SETTER OF THE WEEK |
Justin Yates (Fort Valley State); Jalen Campbell (Morehouse) |