Ana Egge was a force for the University of Northwestern this week, as the Eagles rolled to three hard-earned victories. Against NCAA Division III receiving votes St. Olaf, Egge tallied a whopping 19 kills and had just one error, hitting .529 PCT while adding seven digs in the sweep. In a five-set thriller over conference rival Wisconsin-Superior, Egge recorded a double-double, recording 15 kills and 14 digs along with 17 serve receptions as the Eagles fended off the Yellow Jackets to stay alone at the top of the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference standings. In her final game of the week against crosstown foe North Central, Egge tallied ten more kills and picked up nine digs to finish the perfect week for UNW. In all, Egge recorded 44 kills, 30 digs, and three blocks to earn her third Student-Athlete of the Week honor of the year.
Stats on the week: 44 K, .280 PCT, 30 D, 30 ATT, 3 B (Assisted)
Nominees: Seyi Atolagbe, Mid-America Christian University; Ana Egge, University of Northwestern; Jaymes Gilbert, Malone University; Molly Hofmann, Grace College; Taylor Klatt, Azusa Pacific University; Audrey Riley, College of the Ozarks; Elisa Saunders, OUAZ; Hailey Sembach, Ohio Christian University