SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Following their performances in the opening weekend of the 2020 volleyball season, South Dakota outside hitter Elizabeth Juhnke was named The Summit League Offensive Player of the Week while Omaha’s defensive specialist Claire Mountjoy earned the accolade on the defensive side.
 
Juhnke was named to the Dr. Mary Jo. Wynn Invitational all-tournament team after she posted two-match totals of 36 kills, 4.50 kills per set, 28 digs and five services aces to start the 2020 season. To start the tournament, the senior posted nine kills and an assist against Wichita State. Against Missouri State, she matched a career-high with 27 kills on a .300 hitting clip to go along with a career-high five service aces.
 
Mountjoy helped the Mavericks finish 1-1 in the opening weekend after totaling 36 digs, 5.14 digs per set, four service aces and seven assists in two matches. She opened the season posting 19 digs, an ace and four assists against No. 15 Creighton. Mountjoy then followed with a team-high 17-dig performance in Omaha’s 3-1 victory over Northern Iowa.
 
Elizabeth Juhnke, South Dakota
So | OH | Lakeville, Minn.

• Collected her third career offensive player of the week honor
• Matched a career-high 27 kills on a .300 clip against Missouri State
• Named to the Dr. Mary Jo. Wynn Invitational all-tournament team

Also nominated: Lexi Ahrens (North Dakota), Alexis Bachmeier (North Dakota State), McKenna Ruch (Omaha), Kaia Dunford (Oral Roberts)
 
Claire Mountjoy, Omaha
Sr | DS/L | Omaha, Neb.

• Earned her second career defensive player of the week accolade
• Totaled 36 digs and 5.14 digs per set in two matches during opening weekend
• Her team-high 17 dig performance helped Omaha to a 3-1 win over Northern Iowa

Also nominated: Darian Chwialkowski (North Dakota), Lolo Weideman (South Dakota), Alexis Bachmeier (North Dakota State), Jaxie Wakley (Oral Roberts)
 
2020 Volleyball Players of the Week
January 26
O: Elizabeth Juhnke, South Dakota
D: Claire Mountjoy, Omaha