Winters, Sanabia, Alexakou Named Big East Player, Libero & Freshman of the Year
Creighton senior Jaali Winters was named BIG EAST Player of the Year for the second major award of her career. St. John’s junior Amanda Sanabia was named Libero of the Year, while teammate Efrosini Alexakou received the Freshman of the Year award.
Kloth, Higareda, Barnes Garner Big East Week 13 Accolades
The final BIG EAST Volleyball weekly awards of 2018 have been given to Creighton’s Taryn Kloth who receives the Offensive Player of the Week, while Georgetown’s Kenzie Higareda collects the Defensive Player of the Week honor. Sanaä Barnes of Villanova picks up the Freshman of the Week accolade.
Big East: St. John’s Rallies Past Xavier in 5; Creighton Moves to 12-0
St. John’s rallied from down two sets to defeat Xavier at home. Meanwhile Butler overcame a first-set loss to top Seton Hall. Creighton and Marquette kept their spots as the top two in the league standings with sweeps.
Jaali Winters Continues Hot Streak with 25 Kills in Creighton Win
Jaali Winters (#5) matched her season-best with 25 kills in just 4 sets on Friday against Big East #2 Marquette.
Big East: #10 Creighton Stays Perfect in Conference Action
10th-ranked Creighton remains alone atop Big East standings, earning its 8th-straight victory in 4 sets over Villanova Saturday.
#11 Creighton Cruises by St. John’s; Winters Sets School Kills Record
Jaali Winters record setting performance highlighted #11 Creighton’s sweep over St. John’s. Seton Hall earned its first conference win with five-set victory over Providence.
Big East: Creighton Moves to 5-0; Xavier Rallies Past ‘Nova at Home
Big East Roundup Oct. 5 Creighton stayed perfect in Big East play with a home sweep of Seton Hall, and…
30 Players Named to 2018 Volleyball Senior CLASS Award Watchlist
Nebraska’s Melissa Foecke is one of 30 players who have been nominated for the senior CLASS award.
Week 2 Update: Meet the Newest 1,000 Club Members
Week 2 of the NCAA saw two more players join the 1,000/1,000 club. In addition, 10 players reached the 1,000 kill club and eight surpassed 1,000 career digs.
Marquette, St. John’s Pick Up Big East Week 1 Accolades
Marquette’s Allie Barber was selected as Big East Offensive Player of the Week, teammate Martha Konovodoff was Defensive Player of the Week; while St. John’s rookie Rachele Rastelli earned Freshman honors.