Ashland recorded 27 kills (2.70 per set) and hit .385 in three WIAC matches during the week. She finished with 27 kills and seven hitting errors in 52 attempts. Ashland hit .412 (9-2-17) against UW-Eau Claire on Oct. 2, and a season-high .462 (8-2-13) at UW-Stevens Point on Oct. 5. She had 10 kills at UW-Superior on Oct. 4. Ashland also had 9.0 total blocks during the week, including five against UW-Eau Claire.
Also nominated:
UW-Oshkosh, Mandy Trautmann, Sophomore, Defensive Specialist, Seymour, Wis.
UW-Platteville, Stephanie Kirchner, Senior, Middle Hitter, Sussex, Wis. (Sussex Hamilton)
UW-River Falls, Rebecca Gasper, Sophomore, Middle Hitter, New Berlin, Wis. (West)
UW-Stevens Point, Alexis Hartman, Junior, Setter, Lake Zurich, Ill.
UW-Stout, Morgan Denny, Junior, Middle Hitter, Luck, Wis.
UW-Superior, Alissa Autio, Junior, Rightside Hitter, Floodwood, Minn.
UW-Whitewater, Kristen Ruchti, Junior, Middle Blocker, Brodhead, Wis.