SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Oral Roberts outside hitter Trinity Freeman and South Dakota State middle blocker Sydni Schetnan were named the Summit League Volleyball Peak Performers of the Week, respectively, league officials announced on Tuesday.
Freeman, who earned her first career offensive award, totaled 38 kills, three blocks, and a .268 hitting percentage as the Golden Eagles went 1-1 during the third week of conference play.
The Phoenix, Ariz., native recorded back-to-back matches with double digit kills. Freeman garnered 17 kills with a .243 hitting percentage and was responsible for 17 points in a four-set loss to St. Thomas.
The Golden Eagle senior then registered 21 kills, three total blocks, a .289 hitting percentage, and 23.5 points in a four-set victory over Kansas City. Her 38 total kills were the most by a Summit League player last week.
Schetnan, who earned her third weekly peak performer award of the season, totaled 18 kills, 13 blocks, and a .545 hitting percentage as the Jackrabbits went 2-0 during the third week of conference play.
The Sioux Falls, S.D. native recorded back-to-back matches with at least six total blocks. Schetnan garnered six total blocks, five kills with a .455 hitting percentage, and was responsible for eight and a half points in a three-set victory over Omaha.
The Jackrabbit redshirt junior then registered 13 kills, seven total blocks, and a .591 hitting percentage in a four-set victory over North Dakota, which left the Jackrabbits as the lone unbeaten team in Division I volleyball with a 16-0 record.
OFFENSIVE PEAK PERFORMER OF THE WEEK
Trinity Freeman, Oral Roberts
Sr. | OH | Phoenix, Ariz.
- Garnered 38 kills and three blocks during a 1-1 week for the Golden Eagles
- Posted 17 kills in a four-set loss to St. Thomas
- Notched 21 kills and three blocks in a four set victory over Kansas City
- Earned her first career weekly offensive accolade
Also nominated: Jamia Johnson (Denver), Kaia Dunford (Kansas City), Vanessa Washington (North Dakota), Ali Hinze (North Dakota State), Kali Jurgensmeier (Omaha), Kylen Sealock (South Dakota), Sydni Schetnan (South Dakota State), Lauren Galvin (St. Thomas)
DEFENSIVE PEAK PERFORMER OF THE WEEK
Sydni Schetnan, South Dakota State
R-Jr | MB | Sioux Falls, SD.
- Garnered a blistering .545 hitting percentage with 18 kills and 13 blocks during a 2-0 week for the Jackrabbits
- Tallied six blocks and five kills in a three-set victory over Omaha
- Notched 13 kills and seven blocks, while hitting at a .591 clip in a 3-1 victory over North Dakota
- Earned her first career weekly defensive accolade
Also nominated: Alayna Finucan (Denver,) Leah Green (Kansas City), Jarolin de los Santos Lugo (North Dakota), Logan O’Brien (North Dakota State), McKenna Ruch (Omaha), Morgan Bode (South Dakota), Megan Wetter (St. Thomas)
2024 Volleyball Players of the Week
September 3
O: Sylvie Zgonc, South Dakota State
D: Jarolin de los Santos Lugo, North Dakota
September 10
O: Lauren Galvin, St. Thomas
D: Ella Voegele, St. Thomas
September 17
O: Lauren Medeck, South Dakota
D: Molly Mirabelli, Denver
September 24
O: Avery Van Hook, South Dakota
O: Sydni Schetnan South Dakota State
D: Madison Burr, South Dakota State
October 1
O: Sydni Schetnan, South Dakota State
D: Logan O’Brien, North Dakota State
October 8
O: Cassie Davis, Denver
D: Emily Huss, Omaha
October 15
O: Trinity Freeman, Oral Roberts
D: Sydni Schetnan, South Dakota State
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