NEWBERG, Ore. — After a weekend of back-to-back 3-0 wins, Pacific Lutheran University volleyball players Macy Matsushima and Alexis Eggert earn recognition from the Northwest Conference.
Matsushima earns NWC Defensive Player of the Week for the third time this fall after the Lutes traveled to Oregon. The junior from Honolulu, Hawaii, racked up 34 digs over the weekend, with 23 coming during Saturday's game against Pacific University. Matsushima also recorded a season-high five aces over the weekend.
Eggert, a senior from Missoula, Montana, earns NWC Offensive Player of the Week for the second time this season after leading the Lutes with 25 kills over the weekend. Eggert recorded 10 kills, four blocks, and a .318 attack percentage in Saturday's game against Pacific University. On Sunday, Eggert took off with 15 kills, four blocks, and an outstanding .560 attack percentage.
Matsushima earns the defensive honor for the third time this season, having previously received recognition on Sept. 7 and Sept. 28. Eggert earns NWC Offensive Player of the Week for the second time, with her first recognition coming on Sept. 14.
The Lutes (9-1 NWC) continue conference play on Tuesday as they take on their cross-town rivals at the University of Puget Sound. First serve is set for 7 p.m.
