Three CUSA Players of the Week Square off in El Paso, and One is an Aggie

UTEP’s Ema Uskokovic and Kaya Weaver, along with New Mexico State’s Nellie Reese and Middle Tennessee’s Andi Spies earned Conference USA Volleyball Player of the Week honors.

Source: Conference USA

CUSA Offensive Player of the Week – Ema Uskokovic, UTEP- R-Jr. – Belgrade, Serbia
Uskokovic had an outstanding weekend, playing a crucial role in UTEP’s back-to-back sweeps over Sam Houston. Starting both matches and playing in all six sets, Uskokovic tallied 24 kills, averaging 4.00 kills per set while hitting an impressive .373. She led the team with a weekend-high 33.0 points, averaging 5.5 points per set. Her all-around performance included five service aces, 12 digs, and eight total blocks, further showcasing her impact on both offense and defense as the Miners went 2-0 on the weekend.

CUSA Defensive Player of the Week – Kaya Weaver, UTEP – Jr. – Galt, Calif.
Weaver was dominant at the net during UTEP’s two wins over Sam Houston. Weaver recorded 12 total blocks, including two solo and 10 block assists, averaging an impressive 2.00 blocks per set. Offensively, she contributed 19 kills while hitting a stellar .500, averaging 3.17 kills per set. Her well-rounded performance earned her 26.0 points for the weekend, averaging 4.33 points per set.

CUSA Setter of the Week – Nellie Reese, NM State– Jr. – Hayden, Idaho
Reese was the lead setter for the Aggies over the weekend, continuing her streak of 16-straight starts. The Hayden, Idaho, native led NM State to two convincing wins, tallying 57 assists (8.14 per set) in a 6-2 system. Additionally, Reese recorded two aces to build on her team-high mark of 12 on the season. Her impressive weekend was capped off with 11 digs and one kill.

CUSA Freshman of the Week – Andi Spies, MTSU – Fort Atkinson, Wis.
Spies dynamic offensive and defensive play heavily contributed to the Blue Raider’s 2-0 weekend against FIU. Offensively, Spies recorded 79 assists (11.29 assists/set), nine kills and four service aces across seven sets. In MTSU’s sweep victory over FIU on Saturday, Spies recorded three service aces and 12.00 assists/set. In addition to her offensive output, Spies added 16 digs and six blocks.

2024 CUSA Offensive Players of the Week
S2        Starr Williams, NM State
S9        Kaya Weaver, UTEP
S16      Yasso Amin, NM State
S23      Kaylee Cox, WKU
S30     Michaela Panekova, Sam Houston
O7       Ema Uskokovic, UTEP

2024 CUSA Defensive Players of the Week
S2        Kaya Weaver, UTEP
S9        Madison Blane, Liberty
S16      Hannah Baker, Sam Houston
S23      Izzy Van De Wiele, WKU
S30     Laure Jansen, MTSU
O7       Kaya Weaver, UTEP

2024 CUSA Setters of the Week
S2        Ellie Garrett, Jax State
S9        Mattie Gantt & Kalia Kohler, UTEP
S16      Mattie Gantt & Kalia Kohler, UTEP
S23      Mattie Gantt & Kalia Kohler, UTEP
S30     Callie Bauer, WKU
O7       Nellie Reese, NM State

2024 CUSA Freshmen of the Week
S2        Rori Gray, LA Tech
S9        Andi Spies, MTSU
S16      Andi Spies, MTSU
S23      Charli Crowson, Liberty
S30     Alivia Skidmore, WKU
O7       Andi Spies, MTSU

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