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.
Barber, Cole, Alexakou Tabbed As Big East’s Best of Week 12
For the fourth time this season, Marquette’s Allie Barber, has claimed the BIG EAST Volleyball Offensive Player of the Week honor. Creighton’s Madelyn Cole received the Defensive Player of the Week award for her first accolade of the season, while St. John’s Efrosini Alexakou earned her third Freshman of the Week award.
Creighton Clinches at Least a Share of FIfth-Straight Big East Title
The No. 9 Creighton Volleyball team clinched at least a share of its fifth straight BIG EAST regular-season title with a 3-0 win over visiting Villanova on Sunday.
Big East Starts Second Half of Play with Two Thursday Matches
All BIG EAST volleyball teams have made it to the halfway point of the conference season, except Creighton and Providence who will play their ninth league match Thursday.
Xavier, Marquette, Villanova Bring Home Big East Week 8 Honors
Xavier’s Laura Grossman and Marquette’s Martha Konovodoff take this week’s BIG EAST volleyball Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week honors. Villanova’s Clare Delaplane was tabbed as Freshman of the Week for the third time.
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.
Big East: #10 Creighton, Seton Hall Sweep Past Competition
10th-ranked Creighton and Seton Hall registered Friday night sweeps, which keeps the Bluejays atop the standings with a perfect 7-0 mark. Villanova also notched a win in 4 sets to round out Big East Conference play.
Barber, Sanabia, Davidson Tabbed for Big East Honors
Marquette’s Allie Barber takes home her third BIG EAST Volleyball Offensive Player of the Week award this season, while St. John’s Amanda Sanabia garners her second Defensive Player of the Week honor in a row. Butler’s Melody Davidson earned the first certificate for the Bulldogs this season, earning the Freshman of the Week honor.
Villanova Upsets #23 Utah in Villanova Volleyball Invitational
Villanova improves to 6-1 on the season after defeating Utah in five sets.
