Three Student-Athletes Pick Up Golden Bear Athlete of the Week Honors

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (October 13, 2026) – Three student-athletes, one from the Western New England women’s volleyball team, and two from the Western New England women’s soccer team, have been honored as Golden Bear Athletes of the Week following competition last week. Léa Barber led the charge in Western New England’s victory over Curry College in five sets, but also led the Golden Bears in a four-set effort at Nichols in mid-week competition. Barber opened the week by producing 13 kills over 49 attacks against the Bison, hitting .069 for the match. Barber also collected a solo block, a service ace,…