INDIANAPOLIS – Maryville junior outside hitter Makai Scott, Missouri S&T senior opposite hitter Aaron Sallade, and Rockhurst 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
Makai Scott, Maryville
Jr. | OH | Granbury, Texas
Major: Exercises Science
Team Results: 3-0 W vs. Southwest Baptist (3/6) | 3-0 W vs. Southwest Baptist (3/7)
- Totaled 25 kills (2.17/set) in two wins over Southwest Baptist.
- Recorded a .417 hitting percentage
- Added 14 digs, four blocks, four assists, and three service aces.
- Earns third career Offensive Player of the Week Award (2/9/26, 2/2/26)
- Last Saints’ Offensive Player of the Week: Makai Scott (2/9/26)
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Aaron Sallade, Missouri S&T
Sr. | OPP | Palatine, Ill.
Major: Computer Science
Team Results: 3-0 W at Roosevelt (3/6) | 3-2 L at Roosevelt (3/7)
- Had nine blocks (1.33/set) and 14 digs (1.67/set) in eight sets
- Also tallied 30 kills.
- Earns first career Defensive Player of the Week Award
- Last Miners’ Defensive Player of the Week: Nate Meyer (1/20/26)
SETTER OF THE WEEK
Tyler Zippay, Rockhurst
So. | S | St. Louis, Mo.
Major: Business
Team Results: 3-0 W vs. Jamestown (3/6) | 3-0 W vs. Jamestown (3/7)
- Recorded 60 assists in six sets (10.00/set)
- Added 11 digs, five service aces, and two blocks
- Best performance came in game two against Jamestown where he recorded 31 assists, seven digs, and three service aces.
- Earns first career Setter of the Week Award
- Earns first Hawks’ Setter of the Week