INDIANAPOLIS – Rockhurst trio of sophomore middle blocker Aron DeRoy, graduate student libero Ryan Collins, and sophomore setter Tyler Zippay have been named the Great Lakes Valley Conference/Athletic Solutions Players of the Week in men’s volleyball, it was announced by the league office Monday.
OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Aron DeRoy, Rockhurst
So. | MB | St. Louis, Mo.
Major: Sport Management
Team Results: 3-0 W vs. Southwest Baptist (3/20) | 3-0 W vs. Southwest Baptist (3/21)
- Collected 18 kills (3.6/set) in two wins over Southwest Baptist.
- Recorded a .680 hitting percentage over five sets.
- Added two digs, two blocks, and one service ace
- Earns first career Offensive Player of the Week Award
- Earns first Hawks’ Offensive Player of the Week
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Ryan Collins, Rockhurst
Gr. | L | Dublin, Cali.
Major: Masters in Business Administration
Team Results: 3-0 W vs. Southwest Baptist (3/20) | 3-0 W vs. Southwest Baptist (3/21)
- Totaled 21 digs (3.50/set) in six sets.
- Also added one assist.
- Best performance came in game one where he had 10 digs and one assist
- Earns first career Defensive Player of the Week Award
- Last Hawks’ Defensive Player of the Week: Shay Spadaro (2/9/26)
SETTER OF THE WEEK
Tyler Zippay, Rockhurst
So. | S | St. Louis, Mo.
Major: Business
Team Results: 3-0 W vs. Southwest Baptist (3/20) | 3-0 W vs. Southwest Baptist (3/21)
- Recorded 54 assists in six sets (10.8/set)
- Added five digs and five service aces
- Best performance came in game one where he recorded 36 assists, three digs, and one service ace.
- Earns second career Setter of the Week Award (3/9/26)
- Last Hawks’ Setter of the Week: Tyler Zippay (3/9/26)