Lydia Gustafson is one of the NCCAA and NAIA’s best in blocks this season and she once again showed that this week for Columbia International University. The senior from Elgin, South Carolina totaled 20 blocks this week as the Rams went 3-0 while adding 23 kills and a .550 hitting percentage. Of Gustafson’s 20 blocks, 11 came in a single game to tie her own mark for the second most in Columbia International program history. The Rams are now 10-5 on the year after a trio of wins this week.
Stats on the week: 23 K, 2.56 K/S, .550 PCT, 5 B (Solo), 15 B (Assist)
Nominees: Ryley Bowden, Mid-America Christian University; Gabby Bozzay, College of the Ozarks; Hailey Conrad, Malone University; Lydia Gustafson, Columbia International University; Grace Moravchik, University of Northwestern; Lydia Watson, Ohio Christian University; Keala Wilson, Sterling College