D2 VOLLEYBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK

WEEK 1

DEFENSIVE

Brianna Anderson – Mesa: Anderson helped the Thunderbirds to an upset win of Scottsdale to open the season, recording 41 digs and 11 assists for the double-double as the Thunderbirds beat the Fighting Artichokes 3-2.

OFFENSIVE

Marley Avechuco – Mesa: Avechuco notched a double-double in the Thunderbirds win over the Fighting Artichokes, recording 21 kills and 18 digs in the five-set thriller, also tallying an ace.