BRIDGEWATER, N.J.- For the third straight week, Mila Samardzija and Madeline Joyce take home awards in the NEC weekly release. Samardzija secured another Rookie of the Week award, while Joyce landed another Defensive Player of the Week accolade. 

The Knights played three matches last week, besting Saint Peters and going 1-1 at Stonehill over the weekend. Joyce logged 23 digs and a trio of assists in the four set victory on Saturday. Throughout the week, she dealt 36 kills and 6 aces. 

Samardzija logged 21 kills across FDU's three games, alongside 19 digs and 8 total blocks. The awards marked Samardzija's sixth time winning the award, including receiving the honor for the fourth straight week. 

They are joined this week as Prime Performers by Angela Marchetto and Alessia Zampieri

The Knights resume action tonight, hosting Binghamton at 6 p.m. This weekend, the Knights remain home for two matches versus LIU on Friday and Saturday. 

Connect with the Knights on Instagram and X @FDUKnightsWVB