SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Denver outside hitter Cassie Davis and Omaha middle blocker Emily Huss were named the Summit League Volleyball Peak Performers of the Week, league officials announced on Tuesday.
Davis, who earned her first weekly offensive award of the season, totaled 36 kills, two blocks, 13 digs, and a .371 hitting percentage as the Pioneers went 1-1 during the second week of conference play.
The Highlands Ranch, Colo., native recorded back-to-back matches with at least nine kills. Davis garnered 27 kills with a .478 hitting percentage and was responsible for 29.5 points in a five-set victory over North Dakota.
The Pioneer graduate senior also registered nine kills, five digs, and one block in a three-set loss to North Dakota State.
Huss, who garnered the weekly defensive accolade, recorded eight total blocks in four sets during Omaha’s four-set victory over South Dakota.
The Fairbury, Neb., native led the Mavericks with 2.00 blocks per set in their lone match and her season average of 1.06 blocks per set places her fifth among Summit League players. The Maverick sophomore also recorded four kills in the victory over the Coyotes.
OFFENSIVE PEAK PERFORMER OF THE WEEK
Cassie Davis, Denver
G-Sr | OH | Highlands Ranch, CO.
- Garnered a .371 hitting percentage with 36 kills and 13 digs during a 1-1 week for the Pioneers
- Tallied 27 kills in a five-set victory over North Dakota
- Earned her first career weekly offensive accolade
Also nominated: Kaia Dunford (Kansas City), Jarolin de los Santos Lugo (North Dakota), Lauren Jansen (North Dakota State), McKenna Ruch (Omaha), Sylvie Zgonc (South Dakota State), Lauren Galvin (St. Thomas).
DEFENSIVE PEAK PERFORMER OF THE WEEK
Emily Huss, Omaha
Sr. | DS | Fort Myers, Fla
- Averaged 2.00 blocks per set during a 1-0 week of play for the Mavericks
- Posted eight total blocks and four kills
- Earned her first career weekly defensive accolade
Also nominated: Leah Green (Kansas City), Izzie McCormick (North Dakota), Logan O’Brien (North Dakota State), Madison Burr (South Dakota State), 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
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