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Penn State Hazleton's Sydney Mack and Sophia Del Vacchio closed out the volleyball season by being named PSUAC Players of the Week on November 12, 2024.
Penn State Hazleton's Sydney Mack and Sophia Del Vacchio closed out the volleyball season by being named PSUAC Players of the Week on November 12, 2024.
Penn State Hazleton's Sydney Mack and Sophia Del Vacchio closed out the volleyball season by being named PSUAC Players of the Week on November 12, 2024.

Del Vacchio, Mack Lead Hazleton to 2nd Place National Finish, Earn Player of the Week

Women’s Volleyball Player of the Week 11

Sydney Mack, Penn State Hazleton

Third Year

Baltimore, Md.

Outside hitter Sydney Mack recorded 50 kills during Penn State Hazleton’s run to the USCAA Division II National Championship Game. The team went 3-1 during that stretch and her productivity propelled her over the 400-kill mark for the season. She was the only player in the nation to reach that milestone.

  m s k k/s e ta pct a a/s sta sa se sa/s r re rpt digs d/s bs ba tot b/s pts pts/s
Overall 4 15 50 3.33 23 173 .156 3 0.20 56 5 4 0.33 43 9 .791 42 2.80 0 6 6 0.40 58.0 3.9

 

Women’s Volleyball Specialist of the Week 11

Sophia Del Vacchio, Penn State Hazleton

Second Year

Gainesville, Va.

Setter Sophia Del Vacchio tallied 137 assists in four matches, helping Penn State Hazleton advance to the USCAA Division II National Championship Game. Del Vacchio registered 949 assists during the 2024 season, averaging 8.49 assists per set — tops in the USCAA. In 19 matches this season, she also recorded 28 kills in 70 sets, averaging 7.79 assists per set and just under a point per set. 

  m s k k/s e ta pct a a/s sta sa se sa/s r re rpt digs d/s bs ba tot b/s pts pts/s
Overall 4 15 7 0.47 5 46 .043 137 9.13 49 2 5 0.13 0 0 - 26 1.73 0 7 7 0.47 12.5 0.8