After posting nine kills in a three-set sweep of Hope International University, Emery Outin led the Spirit with 17 kills as they defeated NAIA No. 1 Vanguard University. Outin had an impressive 8 kills alone in the second set to spark the team’s turnaround and eventual 3-1 win.
Stats on the week: 3.71 kills/set, 1.29 digs/set, .454 hitting percentage
Nominees: Emery Outin, Ottawa University Arizona; Elijah Wrobel, Judson University