ROOKIE OF THE WEEK
Newton Pimentel, CCNY
Fr. / MB / South Bronx/ Bronx, NY
The freshman had a huge week for the Beavers, who won three conference matches. The Bronx native averaged 5.00 kills, 3.33 digs, and added 18 blocks during the span. The middle blocker recorded 21 kills and 18 digs versus City Tech last Thursday in an exciting five-set win. The 6-2 graduate of South Bronx H.S. added a pair of terrific performances in the CUNY multi-match afternoon against York and Medgar Evers. He struck for 29 kills and seven blocks against York and then added 25 kills and 19 digs versus Medgar Evers. He’s averaging 3.73 kills and 3.33 digs per game on the season.