WVB: McCool and Caro Selected as GNAC POTW

Newton, MA - After a busy week for the Lasers, McKenna McCool and Madeline Caro were selected as the GNAC Player and Libero of the Week, respectively. 

Senior outside hitter McKenna McCool had a standout week, totaling 37 kills, 10 assists, eight service aces, and 10 block assists as the Lasers went 3-0. On Wednesday (Oct. 14) against Johnson & Wales, she contributed seven kills, five service aces, four digs, and four block assists in a 3-0 sweep. On Saturday (Oct. 19), McCool posted a dominant 20 kills, four digs, two aces, and five block assists in a 3-2 win over Kean. She wrapped up the week with 10 kills, one ace, and two digs in a 3-1 victory over Widener. McCool posted a .341 hitting percentage across the three matches.

Junior libero Madeline Caro was a key player for the Lasers this week, helping the team to a 3-0 record (1-0 in conference play). She accumulated 21 assists and 60 digs over 12 sets. On Wednesday (Oct. 16), Caro contributed four assists and eight digs in Lasell's 3-0 sweep of Johnson & Wales. Her standout performance came on Saturday (Oct. 19) in a 3-2 victory against Kean, where she recorded a double-double with 10 assists and 26 digs. Caro capped off her week with 26 digs, seven assists, and four service aces in a 3-1 win over Widener.