VolleyMob Player of the Week: Colorado’s Alexa Smith
Colorado outside hitter Alexa Smith is this week’s VolleyMob National Player of the Week after an outstanding all-around effort in wins over Xavier and No. 18 Colorado State.
Missouri State’s Lily Johnson Breaks Program’s Career Kills Record
Missouri State’s Lily Johnson broke the school’s all-time career kills record in the team’s tough five-set loss to Illinois.
#1 Florida Seeks Revenge For ’16 2nd Round vs #22 Florida State; Sep. 19 Preview
#1 Florida hosts #22 Florida State in a rematch of a Seminoles’ upset at the 2016 NCAA Tournament second round.
Inside the Numbers: NCAA Stat Update Week 4
Arkansas’ Pilar Victoria continues to lead the nation in kills and points per set; Penn State is back on top in hitting percentage and Notre Dame’s Ryann DeJarld paces the country in digs per set.
Marquette’s Allie Barber Earns Big East Offensive Player Of The Week
Offensive Player of the Week Allie Barber led the league in kills per set (4.80) and points per set (5.40) en route to a 2-1 week for Marquette which included straight set wins over Milwaukee and Southern Mississippi and a four-set loss to then-No. 5 Wisconsin.
Previewing This Week in the Top 25: Week 5
No. 24 Michigan has the toughest slate on Week 1 of conference play, facing off with undefeated and Top 5 ranked foes in No. 3 Minnesota and No. 4 Wisconsin on the road.
Toledo Being MAC Play On The Road At Central & Eastern Michigan
After four weeks of tournament play, the Toledo volleyball team has its first conference matches of the season this week with trips to Central Michigan and Eastern Michigan on the docket.
Charlotte’s Janell Sparks Headlines C-USA Weekly Award Winners
A career weekend lifted Charlotte outside hitter Janell Sparks to Conference USA Offensive Player of the Week honors. Western Kentucky’s Sydney Engle and Jessica Lucas, and Nicole Lennon from Rice rounded out the league’s Week 4 honorees.
Lily Johnson Breaks MVC Record for Most Conference Player of the Week Awards
Missouri State’s Lily Johnson collected her conference record-breaking 11th MVC Player of the Week honor.
Buffalo’s Polina Prokudina Earns MAC Player Of The Week
Buffalo’s Polina Prokudina was named this week’s MAC Player of the Week.
