For Immediate Release
November 5, 2007
Wellesley Sports Information
Rasmussen Named NEWMAC Player of the Week
WELLESLEY, MA – Wellesley College senior volleyball player Lauren Rasmussen (Bonita, CA) was named the New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) Women’s Volleyball Player of the Week for the final week of the season.
Rasmussen, a middle blocker and co-captain, was instrumental in Wellesley's run to the NEWMAC title. The 5'10" senior tallied 22 kills against only five errors in three tournament matches, including a 10-kill (.562) performance in the semi-final victory over Springfield. Rasmussen, who hit .415 in the tournament, also recorded eight service aces, 12 digs, and eight blocks in route to the championship, including five aces and five blocks in the title match versus MIT.
The Blue, who are currently 27-8 on the season, have been tabbed as the number four seed in the upcoming NCAA New England Regional. Wellesley will take on Endicott College on Thursday in a 1:00 pm match held at MIT.