Freshman setter Doga Kutlu and redshirt freshman middle back/right side attacker Angelina Hardison were both named to the all-tournament team. Kutlu recorded a team-leading 110 assists and six aces for the tournament, while Hardison led the Grizzlies in attacking percentage with .327 and co-led the team in blocking with nine. She also had 24 kills.
Freshman outside hitter Ilana Assis led the Grizzlies in kills for the tournament with 31, followed by freshman middle back/right side attacker Alana Moesch with 29.
Defensively, redshirt freshman right side/outside hitter Manuela Bibinbe co-led the team in blocks with nine, while redshirt freshman libero Lauren Weber paced the team in digs with 60. Assis followed with 42 digs.
“We had such a great team effort this past weekend with everyone contributing and doing their job,” Wiedemann said. “It can be hard to guess what stands out to the other coaches when they are watching us play.
“It is great to see Doga and Angie recognized for what they are doing on the court and the big moments they both had throughout the weekend. Doga continues to grow in her ability and presence in running our offense, and it shows in the balance of our attacking,” the coach said.
“Angie has become a force for us offensively, not only in producing points, but also in making a statement when she takes a big swing,” she added.
Up next
The Grizzlies return home to host No. 19 Mineral Area College at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 29, at Joe Paul Evans Arena in the West Plains Civic Center. The Cardinals are 10-2 after defeating Southern Illinois College last week.
“Every region game is a big game,” Wiedemann said. “We are excited about the student tailgate prior to the game and the energy our students bring when they are cheering us on.
“We have a great game sponsor in Don’s Auto Service. They have always been so supportive of our program, and it makes a difference for our players and the experience they have as a Grizzly,” the coach said.
For more information about the Grizzly Volleyball team, visit its website at msuwpgrizzlies.com/sports/wvball/index.
