WEST HAVEN, Conn. – The NEC announced its weekly award winners on Tuesday, with New Haven Volleyball's Naliah Grannell (Hamden, Conn./Hamden) earning the NEC/Molten Women's Volleyball Defensive Player of the Week.

Grannell, a graduate middle blocker, appeared in the last 3 matches, playing in all 9 sets. She had a total of 16 kills and 14 blocks for the week.

The Chargers are on the road to Smithfield, R.I. on Tuesday, Sept. 23^rd, to face Bryant University at 7:00 p.m.