Men’s Volleyball Player of the Week – Nazareth
Sam Bittker, Senior, Outside Hitter – Rochester, NY/Penfield
 
Sam Bittker helped Nazareth open the season 3-1, including taking down No. 10 Wentworth in five sets Friday night. He had 34 kills on a .333 attack percentage, four service aces, 21 digs and 13 blocks over four games. Bittker finished with eight kills and five blocks against Wentworth and had 10 kills on a .533 attack percentage, with four blocks against Elms Friday night. He added six kills on a .545 percentage against Rivier and ended the weekend with 10 kills (.250) and eight digs in a four-set win over Eastern Mennonite.