Jackson, Mich. —- Marian University Volleyball senior
Chloe Cook and junior
Evie Dart were named Crossroads League Volleyball Attacker and Defender of the Week, respectively, the league office announced Monday afternoon.
The duo helped lead the Knights to a five-set upset win on the road over 15th-ranked Grace on Wednesday before a four-set win over Spring Arbor at home on Saturday.
Cook averaged 4.2 kills per set at an impressive .431 hitting percentage in the Knights' two wins over top-half teams in conference. The Muncie, Ind. native powered the Marian offense on Wednesday with 20 kills in the win over nationally ranked Grace. She followed it up with 18 kills at a staggering .533 clip on Saturday in the win over SAU.
Dart totaled nine blocks between the two wins, including a standout performance on Saturday in the win over Spring Arbor with six solo blocks in four sets. The Avon, Ind. native added three blocks in the Knights' win over Grace.
Marian returns to play against strong competition in Crossroads League play this week, traveling to 11th-ranked Taylor on Wednesday before a road match against Huntington on Saturday.