Volleyball Player

Volleyball Player of the Week

Nicole Lukens, Saint Mary's

Sophomore, LS
South Bend, Ind.

• Hit .351 in five matches, where the Belles went 3-2 overall and earned Illinois College All-Tournament team honors

• Entering the weekend, had just 10 career kills; was red-hot with 23 kills in three-set win over Franklin Sept. 15 with .583 hitting percentage

• Had three double-doubles in digs and kills; prior to the weekend, averaged just 1.73 digs per set

Volleyball Specialist

Volleyball Specialist of the Week

Sophie Hackett, Hope

Senior, S
Indianapolis, Ind.

• In 3-2 win at Saint Mary's Sept. 13, had 23 digs (4.6 dps) and 54 assists (10.8 aps) to tie a career-high for digs 

• In five matches on the week, had 10 service aces and seven blocks while averaging 9.58 assists per set

• Also had 42 assists and 13 digs with three blocks in four sets against #5 Colorado College Sept. 15