FARMINGTON, Utah (Nov. 7, 2022) - After a successful weekend for Montana State's Kira Thomsen and Lauren Lindseth, the pair was selected as Big Sky Volleyball Players of the Week, the conference office announced on Monday.
Offensive Player of the Week - Kira Thomsen (Montana State)
Kira Thomsen was a key player for Montana State this past weekend as she helped the Bobcats earn wins against Sacramento State and former league-leader Portland State. Thomsen recorded a grand total of 54 kills, which includes her career high of 32 against Portland State. The junior's 32 kills is the highest recorded in the Big Sky this season and is included in the top 10 for the NCAA. The outside hitter had an overall hitting percentage of .405 and added three aces and two assists to the weekend as well.
Defensive Player of the Week - Lauren Lindseth (Montana State)
Lauren Lindseth earns her second Big Sky Volleyball Defensive Player of the Week honor after helping the Bobcats secure a 2-0 weekend record. Lindseth recorded a total of 41 digs, with 21 of those against Sacramento State and 20 against Portland State. The freshman finished out the weekend with an average of 4.56 digs per set. Lindseth, who is ranked in the top 10 in the Big Sky for digs per set, has recorded 390 digs this season with an average of 3.86 per set. The libero also added 11 assists and three aces on the weekend as well.
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Others Nominated:
Off: Ashtin Olin (Sacramento State), Makayla Lewis (Portland State), Jamie Streit (Idaho State), Syd Cole (Northern Colorado), Paige Clark (Montana), Kate Standifird (Weber State)
Def: Kalani Hayes (Sacramento State), Ellie Snook (Portland State), Emrie Satuala (Idaho State), Michaela Boon (Northern Colorado), Elise Jolly (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)
10/31: Off: Paige Clark (Montana), Def: Michaela Boon (Northern Colorado)
11/7: Off: Kira Thomsen (Montana State), Lauren Lindseth (Montana State)