Brion was a major factor in leading UW-Stout to a weekend sweep over conference foes UW-Platteville, 3-1, and UW-La Crosse, 3-0. Against the Pioneers on Sept. 21, Brion recorded 22 kills and accumulated a hitting percentage of .455. Her 22 kills was the most for a UW-Stout player since Linda Meyer put down 26 in a match during the 2007 season. Brion followed that up with nine kills and three block assists against UW-La Crosse on Sept. 22. In a 3-0 loss to UW-Eau Claire on Sept. 19, Brion had seven kills. On the week, Brion finished with 38 kills for a 3.80 kills per set average. On the season, Brion is second on the team in kills with 2.60.
Also nominated:
UW-Eau Claire, Amy Bomgren, Senior, Outside Hitter, Woodbury, Minn.
UW-La Crosse, Crystal Ziegler, Sophomore, Outside Hitter, Waunakee, Wis.
UW-Oshkosh, Katelyn Malcheski, Freshman, Rightside Hitter, Little Suamico, Wis. (Oconto Falls)
UW-Platteville, Stephanie Kirchner, Junior, Middle Blocker, Sussex, Wis.
UW-River Falls, Mackenzie Suda, Senior, Setter, Ham Lake, Minn. (Blaine)
UW-Stevens Point, Sarah Wildish, Sophomore, Leftside Hitter, Menomonee Falls, Wis.
UW-Superior, Nikki Grossen, Senior, Middle Hitter, Mankato, Minn. (East)
UW-Whitewater, Leanna Lillge, Junior, Outside Hitter, Ixonia, Wis. (Watertown)