Molly Haggerty had a big week, leading Wisconsin to victories over No. 13 Michigan State and No. 18 Michigan. This is the second time Haggerty has received the Big Ten Player of the Week award, and fourth Freshman of the Week.
Defensively, Ali Bastianelli played a big role at the net, totaling 21 blocks in two matches. This is the second time that Bastianelli has received the Defensive Player of the Week award.
Lauren Carlini picked up her 11th career Setter of the Week accolade, dishing out 96 assists this week, with a double-double over Michigan to earn her 16th double-double of the season.
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Courtesy of the Big Ten.
Player and Freshman of the Week
Molly Haggerty, Wisconsin
OH – Fr. – Glen Ellyn, Ill. – St. Francis
• Guided No. 3 Minnesota to wins over No. 13 Michigan State and No. 18 Michigan
• Averaged 5.1 kills per set, hitting .373 on the week
• Knocked down 36 kills, including 22 in the victory over the Wolverines
• Recorded 20 digs on the week, securing a double-double against Michigan
• Earns her second career Big Ten Player of the Week honor
• Earns her fourth Big Ten Freshman of the Week accolade
• Last Wisconsin Player of the Week: Molly Haggerty (Sept. 19, 2016)
• Last Wisconsin Freshman of the Week: Molly Haggerty (Nov. 7, 2016)
Defensive Player of the Week
Ali Bastianelli, Illinois
MB – So. – Marysville, Mich. – Marysville
• Propelled the Illini to wins over Maryland and No. 24 Ohio State
• Totaled 21 blocks on the week, averaging 3.0 blocks per set
• Collects her second Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week award
• Last Illinois Defensive Player of the Week: Brandi Donnely (Oct. 17, 2016)
Setter of the Week
Lauren Carlini, Wisconsin
S – Sr. – Aurora, Ill. – St. Francis
• Led No. 3 Wisconsin to victories versus No. 13 Michigan State and No. 18 Michigan
• Averaged 13.7 assists per set on the week, totaling 96 set assists
• Added 19 digs across the two matches, including 12 against the Wolverines to secure her Big Ten-leading 16th double-double of the season
• Earns her 11th career Big Ten Setter of the Week award
• Last Wisconsin Setter of the Week: Lauren Carlini (Oct. 31, 2016)
2016 Big Ten Volleyball Players of the Week
Aug. 29
P: Taylor Sandbothe, OSU
D: Ashlyn MacGregor, MD
S: Kelly Hunter, NEB
S: Lauren Carlini, WIS
F: Molly Haggerty, WIS
Sept. 5
P: Sarah Wilhite, MINN
D: Tionna Williams, WIS
S: Samantha Seliger-Swenson, MINN
F: Alexis Hart, MINN
Sept. 12
P: Danielle Cuttino, PUR
D: Jenna Lerg, MICH
D: Hannah Tapp, MINN
S: Samantha Seliger-Swenson, MINN
F: Alexis Hart, MINN
Sept. 19
P: Molly Haggerty, WIS
D: Tionna Williams, WIS
S: Samantha Seliger-Swenson, MINN
F: Molly Haggerty, WIS
Sept. 26
P: Sarah Wilhite, MINN
D: Tionna Williams, WIS
S: Kelly Hunter, NEB
F: Jacqueline Quade, ILL
Oct. 3
P: Taylor Sandbothe, OSU
D: Valeria Leon, OSU
S: Samantha Seliger-Swenson, MINN
F: Alexis Hart, MINN
Oct. 10
P: Simone Lee, PSU
D: Amber Rolfzen, NEB
S: Abby Dettering, PSU
F: MacKenzi Welsh, MICH
Oct. 17
P: Kadie Rolfzen, NEB
D: Brandi Donnelly, ILL
S: Jordyn Poulter, ILL
F: MacKenzi Welsh, MICH
Oct. 24
P: Amber Rolfzen, NEB
D: Justine Wong-Orantes, NEB
S: Kelly Hunter, NEB
F: MacKenzi Welsh, MICH
Oct. 31
P: Reghan Coyle, IOWA
D: Molly Lohman, MINN
S: Lauren Carlini, WIS
F: Kendall Beerman, IND
Nov. 7
P: Autumn Bailey, MSU
D: Alyssa Garvelink, MSU
D: Amber Rolfzen, NEB
S: Kelly Hunter, NEB
F: MacKenzi Welsh, MICH
F: Molly Haggerty, WIS
Nov. 14
P: Sarah WIlhite, MINN
D: Kelli Bates, WIS
S: Rachel Minarick, MSU
F: Gia Milana, MD
Nov. 21
P: Molly Haggerty, WIS
D: Ali Bastianelli, ILL
S: Lauren Carlini, WIS
F: Molly Haggerty, WIS
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