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Southwestern Volleyball Claims Both SAA Weekly Awards Following Upset Victory

10/28/2025 10:30:00 AM

GEORGETOWN, TEXAS - After a statement victory on Friday night, Southwestern University Volleyball has swept the Southern Athletic Association's weekly honors. Following the Pirates' dominant 3–1 win over No. 9 Trinity University, Kendall Jurgens was named SAA Offensive Player of the Week and Brooklyn Spikes earned SAA Defensive Player of the Week. This marks the first career weekly honor for both athletes, whose standout performances were instrumental in powering the Pirates past their nationally ranked rival.

Offensive Player of the Week - Junior middle blocker Kendall Jurgens delivered a standout performance in the Pirates' four-set upset victory over No. 9 nationally ranked Trinity University on Friday night. Jurgens racked up 14 kills with only two errors, hitting an impressive .414 for the match while averaging 3.5 kills per set to lead the Pirates' efficient offensive attack. She also made a major defensive impact at the net, totaling seven blocks—including six block assists and one solo block—to help stifle Trinity's offense. Jurgens' all-around dominance and consistent play were instrumental in securing one of the Pirates' biggest wins of the season against a top-10 opponent.

Defensive Player of the Week - Sophomore middle blocker Brooklyn Spikes turned in a breakout performance in the Pirates' four-set win over No. 9 nationally ranked Trinity University on Friday night, showcasing her defensive dominance at the net. Spikes posted a career-high eight total blocks—including six block assists and two solo blocks—averaging 2.0 blocks per set and tying the team's season high in total blocks. She also contributed two kills, adding depth to the Pirates' offensive effort. Spikes' relentless play at the net disrupted Trinity's attack all night and proved to be a crucial factor in the Pirates' victory over one of the nation's top programs.
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