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Samedy, Miller Garner Weekly Awards
12/2/2019 3:25:00 PM | Volleyball
The University of Minnesota volleyball program had two individuals garner the final Big Ten weekly honors today, announced by the Big Ten Conference office. Stephanie Samedy was named Player of the Week and Kylie Miller was named Setter of the Week. It marks both Samedy's and Miller's third honor this season.Â
Despite not playing on Friday against Rutgers, Samedy led the Gophers in kills this past weekend. She established 21 kills in 40 attempts and hit .475 in the Penn State match. It was Samedy's first match in which she hit over .400 in 12 matches and second time this season she had 21 kills in a match. She also added an ace and block and collected her 10th double-double of the season.
Miller averaged 11.71 assists per set as the Gophers hit .318 on the weekend against Rutgers and Penn State. Against the Scarlet Knights, Miller had 33 assists, two aces and helped Minnesota hit .382. She followed with a 49-assist performance against Penn State and completed the double-double with 10 digs. She also had a Minnesota-best five blocks in the win. The Gophers hit .284 in the match.
Minnesota begins the second season this weekend when it hosts the First and Second Round of the NCAA Championship. Minnesota welcomes Fairfield, Iowa State and Creighton to Maturi Pavilion Friday and Saturday night. Iowa State and Creighton play at 4:30 p.m., followed by Fairfield and the Gophers at 7 p.m., or 30 minutes following the 4:30 p.m., match. Winners of both the First Rounds play Saturday for Second Round and a trip to the NCAA Regional Semifinal. Â
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Despite not playing on Friday against Rutgers, Samedy led the Gophers in kills this past weekend. She established 21 kills in 40 attempts and hit .475 in the Penn State match. It was Samedy's first match in which she hit over .400 in 12 matches and second time this season she had 21 kills in a match. She also added an ace and block and collected her 10th double-double of the season.
Miller averaged 11.71 assists per set as the Gophers hit .318 on the weekend against Rutgers and Penn State. Against the Scarlet Knights, Miller had 33 assists, two aces and helped Minnesota hit .382. She followed with a 49-assist performance against Penn State and completed the double-double with 10 digs. She also had a Minnesota-best five blocks in the win. The Gophers hit .284 in the match.
Minnesota begins the second season this weekend when it hosts the First and Second Round of the NCAA Championship. Minnesota welcomes Fairfield, Iowa State and Creighton to Maturi Pavilion Friday and Saturday night. Iowa State and Creighton play at 4:30 p.m., followed by Fairfield and the Gophers at 7 p.m., or 30 minutes following the 4:30 p.m., match. Winners of both the First Rounds play Saturday for Second Round and a trip to the NCAA Regional Semifinal. Â
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