SUNY New Paltz Athletics

Stross hit at a .639 clip on the week, landing 25 kills on 36 total attempts with just two attack errors. He averaged 3.12 kills per set and also contributed four service aces. Stross reinforced the front row with 1.75 blocks per set, boasting three block solos and 11 block assists. New Paltz went 3-0 on the week, notching wins over Hunter College (3-0), SUNYIT (3-0) and Lancaster Bible College (3-1). Against the Hawks on Tuesday, he had seven kills in 11 total attempts with one error for a .545 hitting percentage. Versus SUNYIT on Thursday, Stross had five block assists while providing a .500 hitting percentage (eight kills and one error in 14 total attempts). Finally, he floored 10 kills in 11 total attempts against the Chargers on Saturday, compiling a near-perfect .909 hitting percentage. In that match, he also had one block solo and four block assists despite playing in just two sets. On the season, New Paltz is 9-7 overall (2-3 UVC).