Army junior libero Nicole Stroud earned her second Patriot League Defensive Player of the Week award after leading the Black Knights’ defense in two road matches. She totaled 33 digs, served six aces and handled 35 reception attempts without an error.

By the Numbers
  • 33 digs across two matches (4.71 per set).
  • 6 service aces, including a career-high 5 against Loyola Maryland.
  • 35 reception attempts with a 1.000 reception percentage.
  • Army averages 16.74 digs per set, best in the Patriot League and 10th nationally.
State of Play
  • Stroud ranks fifth in the league with 4.19 digs per set and leads Army in the category.
  • Army returns home Oct. 30 to face Holy Cross at 7 p.m. ET; the match will stream on ESPN+.
Bottom Line

Stroud’s steady defense and serving are a major strength for an Army team that leads the league in digs.