KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Freshman Martina Ligabue of Missouri Baptist has been named the PrestoSports NAIA Women’s Volleyball Setter of the Week after leading the Spartans to a pair of conference victories.
The setter from Vicenza, Italy, put together an outstanding week, totaling 95 assists in seven sets while averaging 13.57 assists per set. Ligabue’s steady distribution and decision-making helped Missouri Baptist secure wins over Missouri Valley and Central Methodist (Mo.), leading the Spartans to a regular-season title.
Ligabue began the week with 37 assists in a straight-set sweep of Missouri Valley. She also added seven digs, a service ace, and a block assist while helping the Spartans maintain offensive balance throughout the match.
She followed with a four-set road win over Central Methodist, posting 58 assists and averaging 14.5 assists per set. Ligabue also contributed 15 digs, a service ace, two block assists, and two kills.
Beyond directing the offense, Ligabue recorded 22 digs, two service aces, three total blocks, and three kills during the week.
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