ALLENDALE, MICH. - Grand Valley State middle hitter
Paige Sanders was named the GLIAC Defensive Player of the Week following the weekend at the Midwest Region Crossover Tournament.
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Sanders recorded 35 kills, reaching double-digits in each of the three matches, adding 17 total blocks, while hitting .358 for the weekend. In the opening match against Cedarville, she totaled 14 kills on a .667 hitting percentage, posting one block. Later that day in a sweep of Drury, Sanders had 10 kills and six blocks, four solo and two block assists. On Saturday, the senior had her first career double-double, notching 11 kills and 10 blocks, setting a new single-game career high. An All-Tournament Team selection, this is Sanders' second career GLIAC Defensive Player of the Week selection.
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