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Lucy Chertock (#6), Meredith Hohnbaum (#16) earn America East honors
Photo by: Alex Miller / UNH Athletics
Chertock, Hohnbaum earn America East Honors
9/30/2025 5:16:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
Chertock and Hohnbaum led UNH to a 3-0 win in straight sets over NJIT
DURHAM, N.H. – University of New Hampshire freshman outside hitter Lucy Chertock (Danville, Calif.) and senior right side hitter Meredith Hohnbaum (Indianapolis, Ind.) each took home America East honors on Tuesday. Chertock claimed her second America East Rookie of the Week award while Hohnbaum secured America East Player of the Week.
Chertook shined en route to her second America East Rookie of the Week honor of the season, tallying 11 digs and 11 kills in addition to a defensive performance that included three blocks, a service ace, and limiting NJIT to a .145 hitting percentage in UNH's 3-0 victory against the Highlanders on Sunday in Newark, N.J.
Hohnbaum was pivotal in the Wildcats' straight sweep over NJIT, recording 12 kills on 17 attempts with no errors, two blocks, three digs, and logging a .706 hitting percentage.
NEXT UP • DIG PINK VS BRYANT, WEDNESDAY, OCT. 1, 7 P.M.
•UNH plays host to Bryant at Lundholm Gym on Wednesday, Oct. 1 (7pm) for its annual Dig Pink match. The Wildcats are thrilled to be part of The Side-Out Foundation's Dig Pink initiative this year, and they are hosting a fundraiser. Donations will go to the Side-Out Research Program for patients with metastatic breast cancer - the most advanced form of the disease and, sadly, the area that receives the least research funding. Please join the 'Cats by making a donation HERE. Following the UNH/Bryant match, the Wildcats will be signing autographs as part of Marshwood Volleyball Night.
WILDCATS FOR LIFE RETURNS SEPT. 29-OCT. 10
• UNH Athletics' annual fall fundraiser, Wildcats for Life, is currently underway and lasts through Friday, Oct. 10. Support student-athletes across all programs. This year, the impact of all gifts will go even further thanks to a $35,000 match! Stay tuned for how you can get involved and help fuel the success of our Wildcats. GIVE NOW.
Chertook shined en route to her second America East Rookie of the Week honor of the season, tallying 11 digs and 11 kills in addition to a defensive performance that included three blocks, a service ace, and limiting NJIT to a .145 hitting percentage in UNH's 3-0 victory against the Highlanders on Sunday in Newark, N.J.
Hohnbaum was pivotal in the Wildcats' straight sweep over NJIT, recording 12 kills on 17 attempts with no errors, two blocks, three digs, and logging a .706 hitting percentage.
NEXT UP • DIG PINK VS BRYANT, WEDNESDAY, OCT. 1, 7 P.M.
•UNH plays host to Bryant at Lundholm Gym on Wednesday, Oct. 1 (7pm) for its annual Dig Pink match. The Wildcats are thrilled to be part of The Side-Out Foundation's Dig Pink initiative this year, and they are hosting a fundraiser. Donations will go to the Side-Out Research Program for patients with metastatic breast cancer - the most advanced form of the disease and, sadly, the area that receives the least research funding. Please join the 'Cats by making a donation HERE. Following the UNH/Bryant match, the Wildcats will be signing autographs as part of Marshwood Volleyball Night.
WILDCATS FOR LIFE RETURNS SEPT. 29-OCT. 10
• UNH Athletics' annual fall fundraiser, Wildcats for Life, is currently underway and lasts through Friday, Oct. 10. Support student-athletes across all programs. This year, the impact of all gifts will go even further thanks to a $35,000 match! Stay tuned for how you can get involved and help fuel the success of our Wildcats. GIVE NOW.
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