INDIANAPOLIS – Quincy duo of junior opposite hitter Malachi Allen and senior outside hitter Ryne Jacobsen, and Southwest Baptist freshman setter Keahi Kaneakua 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
Malachi Allen, Quincy
Jr. | OPP. | Tucson, Ariz.
Major: Pre-Law
Team Results: 3-0 W vs. Kentucky State (2/20) | 3-0 W vs. Kentucky State (2/21)
- Totaled 19 kills (3.17/set) in two sweeps over Kentucky State.
- Recorded a .457 hitting percentage with three errors
- Added seven service aces (1.14/set), four blocks, and four digs
- Earns first career Offensive Player of the Week Award
- Earns first Hawks' Offensive Player of the Week
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Ryne Jacobsen, Quincy
Sr. | OH | Chicago, Ill.
Major: Sport Management
Team Results: 3-0 W vs. Kentucky State (2/20) | 3-0 W vs. Kentucky State (2/21)
- Had five blocks (0.83/set) and 12 digs (2.00/set) in six sets
- Also tallied 17 kills (2.83/set), two service aces, and two assists
- Earns first career Defensive Player of the Week Award
- Earns first Hawks' Defensive Player of the Week
SETTER OF THE WEEK
Keahi Kaneakua, Southwest Baptist
Fr. | S | Honolulu, Hawaii
Major: Sports Psychology
Team Results: 3-0 W vs. Central Christian (KS) (2/20) | 3-0 W vs. Westminster (MO) (2/21)
- Recorded 59 assists in six sets (9.83/set)
- Added 13 digs, and one block
- Earns first career Setter of the Week Award
- Earns first Bearcats' Setter of the Week