(Week 13) Diego Policarpo
Men’s Volleyball Athlete of the Week
Diego Policarpo – COTR Avalanche
Coming into weekend the fifth-year senior needed 28 kills to become the all-time PACWEST kills leader, capping off his incredible collegiate career. Diego Policarpo would total 17 kills in Friday nights 3-2 win, while chipping in seven digs and four blocks, leading his Avs to a five-set win on the road at Capilano. Then on Saturday, history was made! Diego would eclipse the record early in the fourth set and would finish with 18 kills on the day, setting the new PACWEST benchmark at 1308 career kills. He would also add six digs and a block in their second consecutive fifth-set victory, giving the Avalanche their 17th win of the season, setting a new school record for wins in a single season.