BRISTOL, R.I. – Roger Williams University Women's Volleyball senior Marianna Hernandez (Norwalk, Conn.) was named the Conference of New England (CNE) Defensive Player of the Week for the fifth time this season, as announced by the conference Monday.

Hernandez totaled 58 digs, five assists and two service aces across eight sets, averaging 7.25 digs per set during matches against Gordon College and the University of New England.

She opened the week with 33 digs in the Hawks' victory over Gordon before collecting 25 digs against UNE.

Hernandez entered the UNE match needing 24 digs to break the Roger Williams career record. She surpassed the mark during the fourth set and finished the match with 25 digs to become the program's all-time leader.

The honor is Hernandez's fifth CNE Defensive Player of the Week award of the season. She previously received the recognition Sept. 21, Sept. 28, Oct. 5 and Oct. 19.

Roger Williams returns to action Tuesday, Oct. 27, when it travels to #13 Wesleyan for a 6 p.m. match.