Burnsville, Minn. – Northern State sophomore, Ashley Rozell, and freshman, Laura Snyder, were named the NSIC Players of the Week after a solid week against MSU Moorhead, No. 9 Winona State, and (RV) Upper Iowa. Rozell was named the league's setter of the week, while Snyder was named the offensive player of the week.
 
Quick Hits on the Wolves
- No. 19 NSU rolled through the competition in the second week of NSIC play, defeat MSU Moorhead (3-0), No. 9 Winona State (3-1), and (RV) Upper Iowa (3-1)
- On the week, the Wolves averaged 15.5 kills, 14.7 assists, 17.0 digs, 1.4 service aces, and 1.5 blocks per set
- They hit .374 through 11 sets, while holding their opponents to a .172 mark on defense
- NSU doubled their opponents block total on the week with 16 as a team
- Northern currently ranks second in the league in hitting percentage (.324), and leads the league in opponent hitting percentage (.140)
- NSU is also second in the NSIC in service aces (1.73/set), and first in opponent service aces (0.59/set)
 
NSIC Setter of the Week
#8 Ashley Rozell (S, 5-11, R-So., Warner, S.D. / Warner HS)
- Accumulated 146 assists in NSU's three wins, averaging a season high 13.27 assists per set on the week
- Tallied over 40 assists in all three matches
- Notched 40 assists, averaging 13.33 per set against MSUM
- Recorded 48 assists, averaging 12.00 per set against No. 9 WSU
- Dished out 58 assists, averaging a season high 14.50 per set against UIU
- Added four kills, three service aces, five blocks, and 20 digs
- Climbed to fourth in the league averaging 11.59 assists per set
- Continues to lead the NSIC in service aces with 31, averaging 0.70 per set
 
NSIC Offensive Player of the Week
#10 Laura Snyder (S/RS, 6-1, Fr., Ham Lake, Minn. / Blaine HS)
- Led the Northern State offense in their three wins with 46 kills and a .519 attack percentage
- Averaged 4.18 kills per set
- Recorded just four hitting errors in 81 swings
- Added four blocks, four assists, four service aces, and 15 digs
- Hit .563 versus MSU Moorhead, and tallied a career high 20 kills against Upper Iowa
- Currently sits third in the NSIC with a .448 season attack percentage