WINTHROP, Mass. – Junior
Tyler Dickinson, senior
Matthew McCloskey, and first-year
Wilfredo Castillo earned Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) awards, the conference announced Sunday afternoon.
Dickinson was named GNAC First Team All-Conference following a career year with the Raiders in 2026. The middle blocker recorded 191 kills, averaging 2.12 per set, while hitting .411, marks that rank 11th and first in the conference, respectively. The Lincoln, R.I. native added 98 blocks, leading the GNAC at 1.09 per set.
McCloskey capped his four-year career with his second straight GNAC Second Team All-Conference selection. The Salem, N.H. product totaled 157 kills (1.80 per set) and posted a .346 hitting percentage. He also contributed 66 blocks, 50 digs, and 17 service aces throughout the campaign.
Castillo rounded out the postseason honors with a spot on the GNAC All-Sportsmanship Team. The Bayamon, Puerto Rico native appeared in 12 sets during the year and recorded his first collegiate kill in the sweep over VTSU-Johnson on January 30.
"Wilfredo embodies what you want in a teammate," said head coach
Casey Fitzpatrick. "He shows up with a great attitude, works hard, and supports everyone around him. This honor reflects the impact he makes on our program."