Brockport, NY – SUNY Brockport's Luba Butcher was recognized for the second time this season as the Empire 8 Women's Volleyball Rookie of the Week.
 
In a three-match week for Luba and the Golden Eagles, the freshman had multiple strong outings to secure a 3-0 week with three consecutive sweeps for the squad.
 
In Brockport's 3-0 win over Geneseo, Luba totaled 12 kills, 11 digs, and a solo block. She then added eight kills, four digs, and two block assists in another 3-0 win at Utica. Finally, Butcher closed out the weekend with 11 kills, eight digs, two aces, and four total blocks (2 solo, 2 assisted) in a 3-0 win over SUNY Poly.
 
Following the weekend, Luba is now leading the Golden Eagles with 152 kills so far this season. Brockport is firing on all cylinders right now, riding a six match win streak.
 
The Golden Eagles enter this week at 6-1 in the Empire 8 and a 13-7 overall record. They travel to take on Alfred at 6pm on Friday.