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University of New Hampshire Athletics
11/3/2026 11:01:00 AM | Women's Volleyball
Grier led the Wildcats in digs while Shattles led assists, Pickard led digs in win over NJIT (Nov. 1)
BOSTON — University of New Hampshire senior middle blocker Rachel Grier (Dublin, Calif.) was named America East Player of the Week, while senior setter Jessica Shattles (Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.) was awarded America East Setter of the Week and junior libero Hady Pickard (Roswell, Ga.) was crowned America East Defensive Player of the Week, as announced by the league on Tuesday (Nov. 3).
Grier was a force on both sides of the ball in UNH's 3-0 sweep over NJIT on Sunday (Nov. 1), pacing the team in kills with 16 (5.33/set) on a .552 hitting percentage on offense while leading the 'Cats on defense with three solo blocks and three block assists (2.0 blocks/set). Additionally, the middle blocker finished with one service ace, four digs (1.33/set), and a conference-high 21.5 points (7.17/set).
Shattles was a key piece on offense for the Wildcats in the win over NJIT, pacing the team with 40 assists (13.33/set) for her fifth performance of the season with 40+ helpers, while also adding three kills (1.00/set) on a .350 hitting percentage, 10 digs (3.33/set), and three block assists (1.0/set), totaling 4.5 points (1.5/set).
Pickard had a strong day in the backcourt for the Wildcats in their win over NJIT, pacing UNH in digs with 19 (6.33/set) while adding three assists to her total.
With the recognition, Grier earns her second weekly award from the conference this season while Pickard takes home her third honor and Shattles receives a team-leading fifth accolade.
NEXT UP • HOME VS. UMBC, FRIDAY, NOV. 6, 7 P.M.
The Wildcats conclude their season series with UMBC (13-5, 7-0 AE) on Friday, Nov. 6, when the Wildcats host the Retrievers for a 7 p.m. opening serve.
Making the trip to cheer on the Wildcats? Book your hotel at GoCatsTravel.com — you'll get the same rate as Expedia or Booking.com, and 50% of proceeds goes straight back to UNH Athletics. Choose your team and book.
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Grier was a force on both sides of the ball in UNH's 3-0 sweep over NJIT on Sunday (Nov. 1), pacing the team in kills with 16 (5.33/set) on a .552 hitting percentage on offense while leading the 'Cats on defense with three solo blocks and three block assists (2.0 blocks/set). Additionally, the middle blocker finished with one service ace, four digs (1.33/set), and a conference-high 21.5 points (7.17/set).
Shattles was a key piece on offense for the Wildcats in the win over NJIT, pacing the team with 40 assists (13.33/set) for her fifth performance of the season with 40+ helpers, while also adding three kills (1.00/set) on a .350 hitting percentage, 10 digs (3.33/set), and three block assists (1.0/set), totaling 4.5 points (1.5/set).
Pickard had a strong day in the backcourt for the Wildcats in their win over NJIT, pacing UNH in digs with 19 (6.33/set) while adding three assists to her total.
With the recognition, Grier earns her second weekly award from the conference this season while Pickard takes home her third honor and Shattles receives a team-leading fifth accolade.
NEXT UP • HOME VS. UMBC, FRIDAY, NOV. 6, 7 P.M.
The Wildcats conclude their season series with UMBC (13-5, 7-0 AE) on Friday, Nov. 6, when the Wildcats host the Retrievers for a 7 p.m. opening serve.
Making the trip to cheer on the Wildcats? Book your hotel at GoCatsTravel.com — you'll get the same rate as Expedia or Booking.com, and 50% of proceeds goes straight back to UNH Athletics. Choose your team and book.
Follow the UNH Volleyball Team
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