BRIDGEWATER, N.J.- Madeline Joyce and Mila Sardzija highlight the NEC/Molten weekly awards for the second straight week. Joyce won her second defensive player of the week award in as many weeks, while Samrdzija wins her fifth rookie of the week award this season. The Knights are fresh off another winning weekend, sweeping CCSU in both matches. 

Joyce continues to compound her success after she tied a single game career best 24 digs at Central Connecticut on Saturday. She additionally posted four assists and her first kill of the season in the Knight's second game at CCSU. 

Samardzija's rookie campaign continues to pick up steam, as she logged a 26 kill weekend. In the Knights' first game versus CCSU, Samardzija recorded a career best three aces in the victory, alongside a career-topping 18 points. 

Joyce and Samrdzija are joined as prime performers by Angela Marchetto and Isabella Scarfone. 

The Knights home tonight at 6 p.m. for a non-conference match versus Saint Peter's. NEC play resumes for FDU this weekend, when the Knights travel to Stonehill on Oct. 16-17. All three matches will stream on NEC Front Row.