Novak led Alma to a 3-0 week, which included a 3-1 victory over MIAA challenger Adrian Oct. 10. In that match, Novak had 51 assist to go with 13 digs, three kills, and one solo block to keep the Scots in second place in the MIAA race by a half game. Novak finished the week averaging 11.9 assists per set, 2.7 digs per set, and 0.7 blocks per set.