Maddy Payne had a dominant week to improve Bethel University to 9-3 on the year recording 50 kills in four matches. Payne executed at a high level, recording nearly a .500 hitting percentage at .490. Bethel went 4-0 on the week, including a thrilling five set victory over Lawrence Tech behind Payne’s offense. The senior from Wakarusa, Indiana now ranks third all-time in Bethel program history for kills in a career after her performance in the Siena Heights University Invitational.
Stats on the week: 50 K, .490 PCT, 16 BLKS, 8 B (Solo)
Nominees: Katie Camp, Columbia International University; Claudia Grepke, Concordia University Ann Arbor; Emma Hannah, Ohio Christian University; Jana Krstic, Campbellsville University; Bri Linehan, College of the Ozarks; Aliya McClanahan, Sterling College; Maddy Payne, Bethel University; Erin Saunders, Regent University; Ari Schmidt, University of Northwestern