INDIANAPOLIS – Quincy University redshirt-senior setter Makayla Knoblauch and Lewis University junior middle hitter Bella Ray have been selected as the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) Players of the Week in volleyball, it was announced by the league office Monday.
OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Makayla Knoblauch, Quincy
R-Sr. | S | Leo, Ind.
Major: Education & Counseling Masters
Team Results: 3-1 W at Maryville (9/23) | 3-0 W at McKendree (9/24)
- Averaged 11.14 assists per set with 78 total in two league wins
- Hit .357 on the week with five kills and three aces
- Recorded double-double at Maryville with 37 assists and 10 digs
- Added five digs against McKendree and three block assists in each match
- Helped Quincy remain as one of just two NCAA D-II teams unbeaten this season
- Earns fifth career Offensive Player of the Week Award (9/26/22, 8/29/22, 11/15/21, 10/18/21, 3/8/21)
- Last Hawks’ Offensive Player of the Week: Mattison Norris (9/5/22)
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Bella Ray, Lewis
Jr. | MH | Plainfield, Ill.
Major: Education
Team Results: 3-0 W at Indianapolis (9/23)
- Recorded seven blocks in lone win last week for 2.33 per set
- Added eight kills and a .273 hitting percentage
- Earns second career Player of the Week Award (DEF: 9/26/22; OFF: 9/19/22)
- Last Flyer’s Defensive Player of the Week: Andrea Zeiser (9/19/22)