The University of Â鶹´«Ã½ at ²Ñ¨¡²Ô´Ç²¹ team swept the Big West Weekly Awards following a dominant two-match victory over New Jersey Institute of Technology, January 2 and 4.
Kristian Titriyski was named Big West Offensive Player of the Week, while setter Tread Rosenthal earned both Setter of the Week and Defensive Player of the Week honors. Setter Magnus Hettervik rounded out the sweep as Freshman of the Week.
Titriyski averaged 3.83 kills per set and 5.17 points per set while hitting .439 in the series. He was the only player on either team to record double-digit kills across the two matches and added a team-best five service aces. The recognition marked his third career offensive honor and seventh overall weekly award from the conference.
Rosenthal totaled 11 blocks, averaging 1.83 per set, and directed an offense that hit a combined .517 with just 11 attack errors on 118 attempts. In the January 2 season opener, he tied his career high with eight blocks in a straight-set victory.
Hettervik, a freshman from Stavanger, Norway, made his collegiate debut in the second match, recording three assists and his first career service ace.
The Rainbow Warriors return to action, hosting No. 7 Loyola Chicago in a two-match series at Bankoh Arena at the Stan Sheriff Center, January 8 and 9.
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