AMHERST, N.Y. - Daemen University redshirt sophomore outside hitter Peter Leicht (Brockport, N.Y.) has been named the Northeast Conference Men's Volleyball Defensive Player of the Week for Jan. 12-18.
Leicht registered 12 total blocks in Daemen's two matches last week, both played as part of the Charleston (W.Va.) Invitational. The Wildcats, defending champions of the NEC, suffered losses to Mount Olive (3-0) and Charleston (3-1).
After posting four total blocks Friday against UMO, Leicht recorded a career-high eight blocks (seven assisted, one solo) in Saturday's tournament finale against the host Golden Eagles. Through four matches this season, Leicht leads Daemen with 15 total blocks, and is averaging a team-best 1.07 blocks per set.
Leicht's Defensive Player of the Week selection marks the first weekly accolade of his career.
In addition, redshirt sophomore right side Patrick Mullen (Farmingdale, N.J.) was named an NEC Prime Performer. Mullen led Daemen with 23 kills in their two matches last week, including a season-high 14 vs. Charleston.
Daemen (0-4) returns to action this weekend with matches against NJIT (Saturday, Jan. 24) and Queens (N.C.) (Sunday, Jan. 25) at the Red Flash Invitational hosted by Saint Francis (Pa.).
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