Galloway, N.J. – Stockton University freshman Ariana Bongiovanni (Charlotte, N.C./Reddington) was chosen NJAC Rookie of the Week in volleyball for the week of November 2-8. Bongiovanni received the award for the first time.
 
Bongiovanni led Stockton in assists (48) and aces (10) during three victories in the final week of the regular season. The setter dished at least 15 assists and served at least three aces in each match last week, highlighted by a high of 17 assists in a sweep of John Jay on Saturday.
 
Bongiovanni, part of Stockton's two-setter platoon system, sits tied for third in the NJAC in aces (0.52/set) as well as averaging 4.96 assists and 1.52 digs per set for the Ospreys. The freshman has played in 26 of Stockton's 27 matches and hit double figures in assists in all but one contest.
 
Stockton Volleyball (21-6) finished the regular season with an eight-match winning streak. The Ospreys earned the No. 2 seed for the NJAC Tournament, and they will host a semifinal match on Thursday at 7:00 p.m. against the winner of Tuesday's first round contest between No. 3 Kean and No. 6 Ramapo.