SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Denver middle blocker Molly Mirabelli 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.
Mirabelli, who earned her first career offensive award, totaled 36 kills, 10 total blocks, and a blistering .623 hitting percentage as the Pioneers went 1-1 during the fourth week of conference play.
The Traverse City, Mich. native recorded back-to-back matches with double digit kills. Mirabelli garnered 17 kills with a .536 hitting percentage, eight total blocks, and was responsible for 21.5 points in a five-set loss to Omaha.
The Pioneer graduate senior then registered 19 kills, two total blocks, a .720 hitting percentage, and 20 points in a four-set victory over Kansas City. Her 36 total kills were the most by a Summit League player last week.
Schetnan, who earned her fourth weekly award of the season, totaled 20 kills, 15 blocks, and a .348 hitting percentage as the Jackrabbits went 2-0 during the fourth week of conference play.
The Sioux Falls, S.D. native recorded back-to-back matches with at least seven total blocks. Schetnan garnered seven total blocks with four solo blocks, five kills, and was responsible for 10.5 points in a three-set victory over North Dakota State.
The Jackrabbit redshirt junior then registered 15 kills, eight total blocks, and a .433 hitting percentage in a four-set victory over St. Thomas, which continued the Jackrabbits undefeated streak, as they remained the only unbeaten team in Division I volleyball with an 18-0 record.
OFFENSIVE PEAK PERFORMER OF THE WEEK
Molly Mirabelli, Denver
G-Sr. | MB | Traverse City, Mich.
- Garnered 36 kills and 10 blocks during a 1-1 week for the Pioneers
- Posted 17 kills and eight blocks in a five-set loss to Omaha
- Notched 19 kills and hit a blistering .720 in a four-set victory over Kansas City
- Earned her first career weekly offensive accolade
Also nominated: Kaia Dunford (Kansas City), Lauren Perugini (North Dakota), Ali Hinze (North Dakota State), McKenna Ruch (Omaha), Avery Van Hook (South Dakota), Sylvie Zgonc (South Dakota State), Ellie Gustafson (St. Thomas)
DEFENSIVE PEAK PERFORMER OF THE WEEK
Sydni Schetnan, South Dakota State
R-Jr | MB | Sioux Falls, SD.
- Garnered an impressive 2.14 blocks per set with 20 kills and 15 total blocks during a 2-0 week for the Jackrabbits
- Tallied four solo blocks, three block assists, and five kills in a three-set victory over North Dakota State
- Notched 15 kills and eight total blocks, while hitting at a .433 clip in a 3-1 victory over St. Thomas
- Earned her second career weekly defensive accolade
Also nominated: Alayna Finucan (Denver,) Kailee Deffebaugh (Kansas City), Izzie McCormick (North Dakota), Logan O’Brien (North Dakota State), Kali Jurgensmeier (Omaha), Morgan Bode (South Dakota), Lander Friederichs (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
October 22
O: Molly Mirabelli, Denver
D: Sydni Schetnan, South Dakota State
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