KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Shae Williams of Indiana Wesleyan has been named the PrestoSports NAIA Women’s Volleyball Attacker of the Week after delivering a series of solid offensive performances for the Wildcats.
The sophomore outside hitter powered Indiana Wesleyan to a 3-0 week, compiling 50 kills in 10 sets while averaging 5.0 kills per set and hitting an impressive .346. Williams reached double figures in kills in every match and led the Wildcats offensively each time out as the team extended its strong play against a challenging schedule.
Williams’ biggest performance came in a four-set victory over No. 18 The Master’s (Calif.), where she totaled 19 kills while attacking at a .359 clip. She also contributed six digs, two service aces, and four block assists in the statement win over the nationally ranked opponent.
She continued her strong play in a sweep of Marian (Ind.), recording 17 kills on .343 hitting, while adding 11 digs and three service aces. Williams closed the week with another efficient outing against Mount Vernon Nazarene (Ohio), tallying 14 kills and a .333 attacking percentage in a straight-set victory.
In addition to her offensive production, Williams contributed across the board with 25 digs, five service aces, and nine total blocks during the week. Her consistency was especially noteworthy, as she hit .333 or better in all three matches while maintaining a high volume of swings against each opponent.
With Williams leading the attack, Indiana Wesleyan secured three victories, including a ranked win.
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