Kirchner led UW-Platteville to its second-straight home tournament title with wins over Coe College (Iowa), University of Dubuque (Iowa), College of St. Catherine (Minn.) and St. Mary’s University (Minn.). She provided all-around support to the Pioneers, who posted a 4-1 record during the week. The lone loss came at the hands of UW-La Crosse. In the five matches, Kirchner averaged 4.19 kills, 3.06 digs and 0.62 blocks per set to lead UW-Platteville. She also had a .394 hitting percentage with just 11 hitting errors on 142 attempts. Kirchner posted double- double performances with 18 kills and 15 digs in the three-set win over St. Mary’s and 22 kills and 10 digs in the four-set win over Coe.
Also nominated:
UW-Eau Claire, Emily Neave, Senior, Setter, Salem, Wis. (Westosha Central)
UW-La Crosse, Kayla Ashland, Junior, Middle Hitter, Bloomer, Wis.
UW-Oshkosh, Larissa Krumplitsch, Senior, Middle Blocker, Appleton, Wis. (East)
UW-River Falls, Courtney Preiner, Senior, Libero, Oakdale, Minn. (Hill-Murray)
UW-Stevens Point, Christina Brinkman, Senior, Leftside Hitter, Bristol, Wis. (Westosha Central)
UW-Stout, Molly Brion, Freshman, Outside Hitter, Cameron, Wis.
UW-Superior, Keely Deadrick, Sophomore, Setter, Esko, Minn.
UW-Whitewater, Brittney Langley, Freshman, Rightside Hitter, Winnebago, Ill.