Oleksak, Hughes, Donahue Garner Mountain West Player of the Year Nods
Colorado State’s Katie Oleksak has been named MW Player of the Year, while Boise State’s Morgan Hughes and Jessica Donahue have been named MW Newcomer of the Year and Freshman of the Year, respectively. Colorado State’s Tom Hilbert earned MW Coach of the Year honors.
Colorado State’s Hillyer, New Mexico’s Mariessa Carrasco Honored by Mountain West
Colorado State’s Kirstie Hillyer and New Mexico’s Mariessa Carrasco earned the Mountain West Women’s Volleyball Offensive and Defensive Player of the Week honors.
Nevada/San Jose State Starts Week 8 Mountain West Action
This week’s Mountain West play opens on Tuesday, October 9 when Nevada visits San Jose State. The New Mexico Lobos, which lead the league at 5-1 and are off to their best start since the 2013 season, are back in action on Friday.
Spragg, Leonard Tabbed as Mountain West Players of the Week
New Mexico’s middle blocker Victoria Spragg was named the Mountain West Offensive Player of the Week, while Fresno State’s Reagan Leonard earned the MW Defensive Player of the Week for contests through Sept. 30.
UNLV, Colorado State, Wyoming Win to Remain Atop Mountain West
UNLV, Colorado State, and Wyoming all won to stay atop the Mountain West, while Boise State earned first conference win.
Nebraska Crushes Missouri State for Ninth-Straight Win
Nebraska extended its win streak to nine matches with a crushing sweep of Missouri State on Saturday night to go 3-0 and claim the Husker Invite title.
Twice as Nice: Missouri State, Nebraska Post 2 Wins at Husker Invite
Sweep was the word of the day at the Husker Invite on Friday with Missouri State winning twice in straight sets and Nebraska posting victories in three and four sets.
Colorado State Chosen As MWC Favorite For 5th Straight Time; Full Awards & Predictions
Colorado State is the preseason favorite for the fifth consecutive season to claim the Mountain West title.
Maryland Adds Third Transfer in Former New Mexico OH Hailey Rubino
Former New Mexico outside hitter Hailey Rubino is transferring to Maryland for 2018.
Memphis’ 2017 Kills Per Set Leader Tai Bierria Transfers to New Mexico
Former Memphis outside hitter Tai Bierria is transferring to New Mexico for 2018.
