SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – North Dakota State outside hitter Lauren Jansen and defensive specialist Rya Borer were named the Summit League Kwik Star Volleyball Peak Performers of the Week, league officials announced Tuesday. Jansen claimed her first career offensive honor, while Borer nabbed her first defensive award.
 
Jansen garnered 36 total kills, 21 digs, and posted a 4.00 kills per set average during the Bisons’ second weekend of conference play. The Plainfield, Ill., native hit .278 from the floor and recorded a double-double, putting away 19 kills and 12 digs in five-set win against Kansas City.
 
The Bison junior then registered 17 kills and nine digs against Omaha while garnering a .250 hitting percentage.
 
Borer totaled 41 digs and 18 assists across two matches during the second weekend of conference play. The Lincoln, Neb., native had 10 assists and 24 digs in the victory over the Roos.

The NDSU freshman then earned 17 digs along with eight assists and two service aces in the four-set victory over the Mavericks to improve to 3-0 in conference play.

OFFENSIVE PEAK PERFORMER OF THE WEEK
Lauren Jansen, North Dakota State
Jr. | OH | Plainfield, Ill.

• Recorded 41 total kills and 4.00 kills per set for the Bison
• Tallied 19 kills and 12 digs against Kansas City
• Notched 17 kills and nine digs against Omaha 
• Collected the first offensive weekly award of her career 

Also nominated: Ava Reynolds (Denver), Emry Brown (Kansas City), Paige Barber (North Dakota), Faith Venable (Omaha), Courtnee Smith (Oral Roberts), Amanda Loschen (South Dakota), Madison Burr (South Dakota State), Anya Schmidt (St. Thomas)

DEFENSIVE PEAK PERFORMER OF THE WEEK
Rya Borer, North Dakota State
Fr. | DS | Lincoln, Neb. 

• Averaged 4.56 digs per set during the second weekend of conference play
• Posted 24 digs and 10 assists in a winning matchup against Kansas City
• Garnered 17 digs and eight assists against Omaha
• Claimed her first career defensive peak performer of the week accolade

Also nominated: Madison Winkler (Denver), Ledisi Kpea (Kansas City), Izzie McCormick (North Dakota), Emily Huss (Omaha), Morgan Bode (South Dakota), Sydni Schetnan (South Dakota State), Megan Wetter (St. Thomas)
 
2025 Volleyball Peak Performers of the Week
September 2
O: Tezra Rudzitis, St. Thomas
D: Kamryn Farris, South Dakota
 
September 9
O: Lauren Medeck, South Dakota
D: Kamryn Farris, South Dakota
 
September 16
O: Megan Wetter, St. Thomas
D: Kamryn Farris, South Dakota
 
September 23
O: Avery Van Hook, South Dakota
D: Madison Winkler, Denver
 
September 30
O: Paige Barber, North Dakota
D: Kamryn Farris, South Dakota
 
October 7
O: Lauren Jansen, North Dakota State
D: Rya Borer, North Dakota State
 
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