Illinois Wesleyan University's Alex Bardouniotis Named Hitter of the Week for Second Time This Season

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Illinois Wesleyan University's sophomore Alex Bardouniotis has been named the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Hitter of the Week for the second time this season, announced on October 27. This accolade marks the fifth weekly hitter award for the Titans this season, with Bardouniotis and Taylor French leading the team in recognition. Bardouniotis' achievements include leading the Illinois Wesleyan offense to a 2-0 week, with a sweep over league foe Millikin on October 24, securing at least a share of the CCIW Regular Season Championship and hosting rights to the conference tournament.

Key Takeaways:

  • Alex Bardouniotis is the second Illinois Wesleyan University player to be named Hitter of the Week this season, marking the fifth time a Titan has received this award.
  • Taylor French has earned three weekly honors, including Hitter of the Week awards on September 8 and October 13.
  • The Illinois Wesleyan University women's volleyball team has earned 10 weekly awards in any category this season, with several players recognized for their outstanding performance.
  • Alex Bardouniotis led the Illinois Wesleyan offense in a 2-0 week, including a sweep over Millikin, with 20 kills and an average of 3.33 kills per set on a .244 attack percentage.
  • Taylor French was honored as Hitter of the Week on September 8 and October 13, while Hannah Tellor, Sophia Feeney, Alex Bardouniotis, Eleanor Palmer, Alysa Lawton, and Kannyn Boyd have also received weekly awards.
  • The Illinois Wesleyan University women's volleyball team will return to action on October 29 as they host Carroll in a 7 p.m. start at Shirk Center.

Statistics:

  • Collin Sundby of Iowa Wesleyan University was announced as the Hitter of the Week on October 6, but Alex Bardouniotis regained the title on October 27.
  • Alex Bardouniotis achieved a 20-kill week, with an average of 3.33 kills per set on a .244 attack percentage.
  • Taylor French averaged 2.55 kills per set on a .283 attack percentage in her last week of recognition.
  • Eleanor Palmer led the Titans with 15 digs at La Grange on September 5 and deserves special mention for her defensive prowess.
  • Taylor French and Alex Bardouniotis have played a significant role in the Illinois Wesleyan University women's volleyball team's 17-5 win-loss record this season.

Sources:

  • [College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin]
  • [Illinois Wesleyan University Athletics]