Two Husker volleyball players bring Big Ten recognition

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Two Nebraska volleyball players are bringing in the Big Ten accolades for the team.

Sophomore outside hitter Teraya Sigler earned Big Ten Athlete of the Week for her recent performance. She averaged 3.29 kills per set, according to Nebraska Athletics. Sigler reached a career-high of 15 kills in Nebraska’s match against Purdue.

Junior libero and defensive specialist Olivia Mauch was named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week, earning a career-high 21 digs. According to Nebraska Athletics, Mauch became the first Husker libero since Lexi Rodriguez with at least 20 digs and eight assists in a single match.