MVB: Barnes Earns Rookie of the Week Honors

Newton, MA- Freshman Branch Barnes put together a strong all-around week in a pair of sweeps for the No. 19 Lasers, totaling 15 kills at 2.50 per set while hitting an efficient .433. Barnes also ran the offense well with 43 assists, averaging 7.17 per set, and added 11 digs, four blocks, and two service aces. The freshman's week was highlighted by an 11-kill, 21-assist performance against Wheaton (Mass.), before dishing out 22 assists in a road win over No. 15 MIT, earning GNAC Rookie of the Week honors.