FARMINGTON, Utah (Oct. 24, 2022) - Syd Cole (Northern Colorado) was named the Big Sky Volleyball Offensive Player of the Week after helping the Bears secure a 2-0 weekend, while Brielle Rueckert (Weber State) and Travel Morris (Idaho) were named Big Sky Volleyball Co-Defensive Players of the Week after their outstanding weekend performances.
Offensive Player of the Week - Syd Cole (Northern Colorado)
Cole earns her second Big Sky Volleyball Offensive Player of the Week honor after helping the Bears secure a 2-0 weekend with matches against Idaho and Eastern Washington. The junior recorded a total of 76 assists, averaging 12.6 assists per set. Cole finished with 43 assists against the Vandals, which is ranked fourth in the Big Sky for assists in three sets, counting only conference matches. Cole is ranked No. 7 in the nation for assists per set, with a total of 873 assists, averaging 11.34 per set.
Co-Defensive Players of the Week - Brielle Rueckert (Weber State)/Travel Morris (Idaho)
Brielle Rueckert of Weber State and Travel Morris of Idaho were selected as the Big Sky Volleyball Defensive Players of the Week following their performances this past weekend.
Rueckert helped the Wildcats earn a 2-0 weekend record with matches against both Montana and Montana State. The middle-blocker recorded 12 total blocks, with four against the Griz and eight against the Bobcats. Rueckert led the Wildcats in blocks for both weekend matches. The eight blocks place her in the top 10 for the Big Sky in blocks, only counting conference matches. The freshman also recorded 12 assists over the weekend.
Morris was a key player for Idaho this past weekend as she led the Vandals to their first victory in conference play against Northern Arizona and had hard fought match against Northern Colorado. The redshirt junior recorded a total of 14 blocks, which included Morris' career high of 11 against the Lumberjacks. The 11 blocks are single-match high for conference play this season. The middle-blocker also recorded 13 assists and three digs.
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Others Nominated:
Off: Jordan Radick (Montana State), Makayla Lewis (Portland State), Baylee Bodily (Weber State), Alyssa Radke (Eastern Washington), Paige Clark (Montana), Taryn Vrieling (Idaho)
Def: Lauren Lindseth (Montana State), Ellie Snook (Portland State), Sarina Moreno (Montana)
Past Big Sky Volleyball Players of the Week
8/29 - Off: Makenzie Harris (UNC), Def: Saane Katoa (Weber State)
9/5 - Off: Paige Clark (Montana), Def: Asiah Sopoaga (Idaho State)
9/12: Off: Jamie Streit (Idaho State), Def: Emrie Satuala (Idaho State)
9/19: Co-Off: Carly Anderson (Montana)/Kate Doorn (Idaho), Madison Wilson (Idaho)
9/26: Off: Madison Friebel (Portland State), Def: Lauren Lindseth (Montana State)
10/3: Off: Syd Cole (Northern Colorado), Def: Caty Cordano (Sacramento State)
10/10: Off: Dani Richins (Weber State), Tiyanane Kamba-Griffin (Sacramento State)
10/17: Co-Off: Maddie Davies (UNC)/Madison Friebel (Portland State), Def: Sarina Moreno (Montana)
10/24: Off: Syd Cole (Northern Colorado), Co-Def: Brielle Rueckert (Weber State)/Travel Morris (Idaho)