Palanchi, a senior middle blocker, totaled 13 blocks to lead Sacred Heart to a pair of five-set victories over FDU and Saint Francis U. Recording six blocks against the Knights, the Garden State product delivered seven more against the Red Flash, including the match-clinching point in the 19-17 final set. She also averaged 1.80 kills per set on a .390 hitting percentage, which was boosted by a .579 mark against the Knights that featured zero errors and 11 kills in 19 attempts. In conference play, Palanchi is averaging 1.18 blocks per game for the Pioneers, who are in a three-way tie with LIU and FDU for first place. This is her first NEC Defensive Player of the Week honor.