SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Kansas City outside hitter Kaia Dunford and St. Thomas middle blocker Megan Wetter were named the Summit League Volleyball Peak Performers of the Week, respectively, league officials announced on Tuesday.
Dunford, who earned her first weekly offensive award of the season, totaled 34 kills and 18 digs as the Roos went 1-1 during the seventh week of conference play.
The Waimanalo,Hawaii native recorded back-to-back matches with double digit kills. Dunford garnered 21 kills, eight digs, a .409 hitting percentage, and was responsible for 22.5 points in a crucial four-set win against Denver to keep the Roos postseason aspirations alive.
The graduate senior then registered 13 kills, 10 digs, and 13.5 points in a three-set loss to St. Thomas. Dunford is currently second in the Summit League in kills per set and third in total kills.
Wetter, who earned her first career weekly defensive honor, totaled 21 kills, 11 total blocks, and a .476 hitting percentage as the Tommies went 2-0, which included defeating South Dakota State, who was the last remaining unbeaten in all Division I volleyball.
The Monticello, Minn., native recorded two matches with double digit kills and multiple blocks. Wetter garnered 10 kills, eight total blocks, four digs, and a .409 hitting percentage during the Tommies’ five-set win over the Jackrabbits.
The Tommie junior then registered 11 kills, three blocks, two digs, and a .550 hitting percentage in a three-set victory over Kansas City. Wetter is second in the Summit League with a .405 hitting percentage and eighth in blocks per set with 0.96 during league play.
OFFENSIVE PEAK PERFORMER OF THE WEEK
Kaia Dunford, Kansas City
Gr. Sr | OH |Waimanalo, Hawaii
- Garnered 34 kills and 18 digs during a 1-1 week for the Roos
- Posted 21 kills and eight kills in a four-set victory over Denver
- Notched 13 kills and 10 digs in a three-set loss to St. Thomas
- Earned her second career weekly offensive accolade
Also nominated: Vanessa Washington (North Dakota), Alexis Boling (North Dakota State), Amanda Hardt (Omaha), Trinity Freeman (Oral Roberts), Lauren Medeck (South Dakota), Sylvie Zgonc (South Dakota State), Lauren Galvin (St. Thomas)
DEFENSIVE PEAK PERFORMER OF THE WEEK
Megan Wetter, St. Thomas
Jr | MB | Monticello Minn.
- Garnered an impressive 1.38 blocks per set with 21kills and a .476 hitting percentage during a 2-0 week for the Tommies.
- Tallied 10 kills, eight total blocks, and four digs in a five-set victory over South Dakota State
- Notched 11 kills, three total blocks, and a .550 hitting percentage in a 3-0 victory over Kansas City
- Earned her first career weekly defensive accolade
Also nominated: Ledidi Kpea (Kansas City), Jarolin de los Santos Lugo (North Dakota), Logan O’Brien (North Dakota State), McKenna Ruch (Omaha), Cortnee Smith (Oral Roberts), Morgan Bode (South Dakota), Sydni Schetnan (South Dakota State)
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
October 29
O: Sylvie Zgonc, South Dakota State
D: Kamryn Farris, South Dakota
November 5
O: Kali Jurgensmeier, Omaha
D: Kamryn Farris, South Dakota
November 12
O: Kaia Dunford, Kansas City
D: Megan Wetter, St. Thomas
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