ALBANY, N.Y. – Russell Sage College men's volleyball players were recognized for their efforts on the court in 2023.

Setter Ryan Jennings (North Brunswick, NJ/North Brunswick Township), a graduate student, was named to the 2023 Empire 8 Sportsman Team, while junior opposite Wylkins Occelin (Brooklyn, NY/John Dewey) was selected to the New England Collegiate Conference (NECC) Del  Malloy Sportsmanship Team.

Jennings wraps his outstanding career as a Gator having broken the career mark for the most sets played (456), the most matches played (139), while finishing second for the most career setting assists (2,714) and second with his 135 aces. His 488 career digs stands eighth best, while he also added 170 career kills during his time on the court. As a member of the Gators this year, he played in 107 sets across all 33 matches. He added 557 setting assists to lead the team, while connecting a team-best 53 aces and added 113 digs. He averaged 1.06 digs per set as well as 5.21 setting assists per set and finished with 110.5 points in 2023.

On the season, Occelin played in 31 matches for the Gators and added 117 kills, which second best on the team, while adding 20 aces with 60 digs. He had a .630 reception percentage, while finishing with 145.0 points.

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