Galloway, N.J. – Stockton University senior Nicole Palmer (Islip Terrace, N.Y./East Islip) was named NJAC Player of the Week in volleyball for the third time this season and ninth time in her career.
 
Palmer led the Ospreys to a 2-0 week on the strength of 24 kills and 18 digs, both team highs, plus six aces and a .300 hitting percentage in the two wins. The senior spiked 12 kills apiece in victories over Ramapo and DeSales, adding 10 digs against Ramapo for her 11th double-double of the season.
 
During the win over DeSales on Saturday, Palmer moved into 10th in Stockton history with 1,198 career kills. She tops the NJAC in kills (4.14/set) and points (4.79/set) as well as ranking ninth in hitting percentage (.275). In addition, Palmer is 14th in NCAA Division III in points per set and 16th in kills per set.
 
The Stockton volleyball team will play three matches at home this week, beginning tomorrow night with an NJAC tilt against Kean University at 7:00 p.m. The Ospreys will finish the week by hosting RIT at 10:00 a.m. and Albright at 2:00 p.m. in a tri-match on Saturday.