SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – St. Thomas right side Tezra Rudzitis and South Dakota defensive specialist/ libero Kamryn Farris are the first Summit League Kwik Star Volleyball Peak Performers of the Week this season, league officials announced Tuesday. Rudzitis claimed her first career offensive honor, while Farris nabbed her fourth defensive award.
Rudzitis was named to the Golden Gopher All-Tournament Team after totaling 43 total kills and a 3.58 kills per set average during the Tommies’ opening weekend of play. The Anoka, Minn., native began her senior season hitting .305 over three matches and equaled her career high with 18 kills against No. 11 Minnesota.
The UST senior tallied 14 kills and a .216 hitting percentage in a five-set match with Ball State. She then produced 11 kills and a .550 attack percentage against Cal Poly.
Farris totaled 56 digs in the Coyotes’ opening weekend of play at the EVEN Hotel Bobcat Invite. The Lansing, Kan., native had seven assists and 12 digs in the season-opener against (RV) Oregon.
The USD senior then earned 25 digs along with 13 assists and six service aces in a thrilling five-set match against host Montana State. She then produced 19 digs, five assists, and two service aces in a win against Prairie View to round out tournament play.
OFFENSIVE PEAK PERFORMER OF THE WEEK
Tezra Rudzitis, St. Thomas
Sr. | RS | Anoka, Minn.
- Recorded 43 total kills and 3.58 kills per set in the opening tournament for the Tommies
- Tallied a career-high18 kills and two digs against No. 11 Minnesota
- Notched 14 kills and two blocks against Ball State and added 11 kills, and a .550 hitting clip against Cal Poly
- Collected the first offensive weekly award of her career
Also nominated: Genevieve Lewis (Denver), Paige Barber (North Dakota), Lauren Jansen (North Dakota State), Kali Jurgensmeier (Omaha), Hayden Hart (Oral Roberts), Amanda Loschen (South Dakota), Sylvie Zgonc (South Dakota State)
DEFENSIVE PEAK PERFORMER OF THE WEEK
Kamryn Farris, South Dakota
Sr. | DS/L | Lansing, Kan.
- Averaged 4.67 digs per set in a three-game stretch at the EVEN Hotel Bobcat Invite
- Posted 25 digs,13 assists, and six service aces in a winning matchup against Montana State
- Garnered 12 digs and seven assists vs. (RV) Oregon while also contributing 19 digs and five assists against Prairie View
- Claimed her fourth career defensive peak performer of the week accolade
Also nominated: Izabela Molina (Denver), Rya Borer (North Dakota State), Faith Venable (Omaha), Sydni Schetnan (South Dakota State), Ella Voegele (St. Thomas).
2025 Volleyball Peak Performers of the Week
September 2
O: Tezra Rudzitis, St. Thomas
D: Kamryn Farris, South Dakota
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