Whitaker, Milfort, and Mardesich Take Home Weekly Awards
January 20, 2026
Milton, MA - The NEVC and CNE announced their weekly award winners on Tuesday, and Curry had three student-athletes recognized. For Women's Hockey, Bella Mardesich was named the Player of the Week. For Men's Volleyball, Chris Milfort was named the Player of the Week, and Nyko Whitaker was named the Rookie of the Week.
Mardesich scored two goals in each of the Colonels' two wins over Nichols this past weekend. Her fourth goal of the weekend was an OT winner.
Milfort had 49 kills across three matches, with 10+ in each. Highlighted by a 21 kill performance in a three-set sweep of Rivier on only 31 attempts for a .645 attacking percentage. He also had five digs in each of the three matches.
Whitaker had 101 set assists across three matches, with 30+ in each of them. He also had a double-double in win over Adrian with 10 digs and 31 set assists.
