BRIDGEWATER, N.J. – Following his dominant performance in the sweep of American International this past week, FDU sophomore Rayjan Suarez Palacios has picked up First Point/NEC Defensive Player of the Week.

The San Antionio native had a stellar match, logging six total blocks for an average of 2 blocks a set. The defensive performance led the team and secured Suarez Palacios a career high in blocks for a match.  

The Knights are back in action this Friday (02/21) as they head to California to face No. 11 Pepperdine. First serve is set for 9 p.m. EST at Firestone Pavilion.