A freshman outside hitter from Lisbon, Portugal, Cavalcanti amassed 147 kills with 18 service aces, 51 digs and 22 blocks across 11 matches in the month for the Lions. He tallied double-figure kills in eight matches and had four blocks in three contests. He had a month-best 20 kills in a 3-1 win over Barton on March 18 with five digs, one ace and one block. In a sweep of Lees-McRae on March 26 he had his best all-around performance with 14 kills, 12 digs, three aces and a block in the win. He hit an impressive .315 in the month and tallied 176.5 total points.
2022 Men’s Volleyball Freshman of the Month Award Winners
January: Aidon Love, Erskine
February:
Gustavo Cavalcanti, Emmanuel
March:
Gustavo Cavalcanti, Emmanuel