Bartkowiak played a key role for UW-Stevens Point during the week as they defeated No. 21-ranked UW-Whitewater 3-0 on Sept. 21 for the first time since 1985. The Pointers lost a hard-fought battle to UW-Eau Claire on Sept. 23, but bounced back to take down UW-Superior 3-1 on Sept. 24 to improve their WIAC record to 2-1. Bartkowiak tallied 38 kills, 10 service aces, 10 digs and 13 blocks in 12 sets played, and also accumulated a .349 hitting percentage. She is also ranked fourth in the country for blocks per set.
Also nominated:
UW-Eau Claire, Liz Amici, Senior, Middle Hitter, Whitewater, Wis.
UW-La Crosse, Kayla Ashland, Sophomore, Middle Hitter, Bloomer, Wis.
UW-Oshkosh, Morgan Nick, Freshman, Leftside Hitter, Fond du Lac, Wis.
UW-Platteville, Ali Sikic, Senior, Setter, Sugar Grove, Ill. (Rosary)
UW-River Falls, Courtney Preiner, Junior, Libero, Oakdale, Minn. (Hill-Murray)
UW-Superior, Nikki Gosson, Junior, Middle Hitter, Mankato, Minn. (East)
UW-Whitewater, Kelli Trautmann, Senior, Libero, Seymour, Wis. (Little Chute)