Women's Volleyball 11/9/2026 3:00:00 PM

CUNYAC Women's Volleyball Weekly Report 11/9/26

Okeke-Ziburkus totaled 20 kills on .432 hitting, six service aces and nine digs in Brooklyn’s 2-0 week. The sophomore recorded a match-high 15 kills, eight digs, three aces and three blocks in a four-set victory over Rutgers-Newark. She also contributed five kills on seven error-free attempts and three aces in one set against Medgar Evers.

CUNYAC Women's Volleyball Rookie of the Week
Maria Zecchinel, Baruch (Fr., MB, San Dona’ di Piave, Italy)

Zecchinel recorded six kills on eight error-free attempts for a .750 hitting percentage in Baruch’s sweep of York. The freshman added a service ace, a solo block and a dig as the Bearcats closed the regular season with a 4-3 conference record.

CUNYAC Women's Volleyball Player of the Week (Honorable Mention)
Rachael Reyes, CCNY (Sr., OH, Yonkers, N.Y.)

Reyes posted a double-double with 10 kills and 11 digs to lead CCNY to a sweep of Lehman. She also contributed two service aces, an assist and a block in the conference victory.

Previous Award Winners

Week	Player of the Week	Rookie of the Week	Honorable Mention
9/8/26	Emilia Cascapera, John Jay	Ansley Hobson, John Jay	Saule Okeke-Ziburkus, Brooklyn
9/14/26	Emilia Cascapera, John Jay	Ansley Hobson, John Jay	Saule Okeke-Ziburkus, Brooklyn
9/21/26	Kassidy Cruz Nuesi, Hunter	Sofia Marolla, Hunter	Rachael Reyes, CCNY
9/28/26	Olive Carroll, Brooklyn	Sofia Marolla, Hunter	Kassidy Cruz Nuesi, Hunter
10/5/26	Saule Okeke-Ziburkus, Brooklyn	Sofia Marolla, Hunter	Ashley Graves, Baruch
10/13/26	Saule Okeke-Ziburkus, Brooklyn	Sofia Marolla, Hunter	Kassidy Cruz Nuesi, Hunter
10/19/26	Karolina Lundqvist, Baruch	Erica Peralta, Baruch	Kassidy Cruz Nuesi, Hunter
10/26/26	Emilia Cascapera, John Jay	Sofia Marolla, Hunter	Michelle Liu, Hunter
11/2/26	Rose Kory, Brooklyn	Erica Peralta, Baruch	Kassidy Cruz Nuesi, Hunter

Last Week's Results

Tuesday, November 3
John Jay 3, Hunter 1 | Box Score
Baruch 3, York 0 | Box Score
CCNY 3, Lehman 0 | Box Score
Brooklyn 3, Medgar Evers 0 | Box Score

Thursday, November 5
Brooklyn 3, Rutgers-Newark 1 | Box Score

Friday, November 6
King's (Pa.) 3, Lehman 0 | Box Score

Saturday, November 7
Stockton 3, John Jay 0 | Box Score
NYU 3, Hunter 0 | Box Score
Drew 3, John Jay 0 | Box Score

Sunday, November 8
Yeshiva 3, York 1 | Box Score

This Week's Schedule

Tuesday, November 10
CUNYAC Women's Volleyball Championship - First Round
No. 5 CCNY at No. 4 Baruch - 6 pm
No. 6 Lehman at No. 3 Brooklyn - 6 pm

Thursday, November 12
CUNYAC Women's Volleyball Championship - Semifinals
Baruch/CCNY winner at No. 1 John Jay
Lehman/Brooklyn winner at No. 2 Hunter - 6 pm

Friday, November 13
CUNYAC Women's Volleyball Championship - Final
Semifinal winners - 6:30 pm (at Hunter)

2026 CUNYAC Women's Volleyball Championship
First Round: Tuesday, November 10 - hosted by higher seeds
Semifinals: Thursday, November 12 - hosted by higher seeds
Final: Friday, November 13 - 6:30 pm - Hunter College

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