Alejandro Garcia Fernandez Claims NECC Men’s Volleyball Rookie of the Week Honors

MANSFIELD, Mass.- Freshman Alejandro Garcia Fernandez (San Juan, Puerto Rico) of the Eastern Nazarene College men's volleyball team has been named the New England Collegiate Conference (NECC) Rookie of the Week for the second time this season, announced the league office Monday.

In six matches on the week, Garcia Fernandez helped the Lions to a 3-3 record with three wins over Northern Vermont, a pair of losses at nationally-ranked Endicott, and a setback to Wentworth.

Garcia Fernandez racked up 37 kills, 31 digs, seven service aces, and six total blocks. He posted his first collegiate double-double with a 10-kill, 10-dig effort to power Eastern Nazarene to a 3-0 conference victory at Northern Vermont-Johnson.

This season, Garcia Fernandez paces the league with 77 kills while ranking second with 16 service aces.

Looking ahead, Eastern Nazarene hosts a doubleheader against Lasell March 31.