Offensive Athlete of the Week
Name: Caitlin Murphy
School: California Lutheran
Year: Junior
Position: Right-Side Hitter
Hometown / High School: Arcadia, Calif. / St. Lucy’s Priory
Murphy hit a superb .762 with 17 kills and only a single error in 21 attempts as California Lutheran University swept Caltech and DePauw University. She added five total blocks and three digs with the Regals just a match back in the race for a SCIAC Tournament berth.
Defensive Athlete of the Week
Name: Riley DeGroot
School: Whittier
Year: Senior
Position: Outside Hitter
Hometown / High School: Ontario, Calif. / Ontario Christian
DeGroot turned in a phenomenal effort in both the front and back rows as Whittier College swept DePauw University and Chapman University in a tri-match. She averaged a double-double with 13 kills in both matches on a .357 hitting percentage and 21 digs along with two blocks, two assists and an ace while making several point-saving defensive plays to keep crucial rallies alive.
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