Paige Franz was dominant defensively in a 3-1 week for Bethel University to improve the team’s season record to 5-3 on the year. The sophomore from Hamilton, Indiana surpassed 100 digs just eight games into the year and recorded double-digit dig performances in all four matches this week. In a five-set thriller with Indiana University – Kokomo, Franz recorded a season high 27 digs to lead the team.
Stats on the week: 73 D, 4.56 D/S, 76 REC, 9 SA
Nominees: Sophie Coleman, Ohio Christian University; Marisa Gallardo, Campbellsville University; Paige Franz, Bethel University; Valentina Jimenez, York University; Makenna Linden, Sterling College; Gloria Moye, OUAZ; Livia Tate, Grace College; Emiline Wood, Concordia University Ann Arbor