Defender of the Week
Kennedy Oman – Montana Tech
Middle Hitter – Senior – Slaterville, Utah
Oman anchored Montana Tech's defensive effort at the net, recording a team-high 14 blocks in the Orediggers' victories over Dakota State (S.D.) and No. 12 Bellevue (Neb.).
The senior middle hitter averaged 1.75 blocks per set over eight sets while contributing 11 kills, six digs and 19 points during the weekend.
Oman opened the weekend with seven kills, five blocks and two digs in Friday's four-set victory over Dakota State.
She followed with an outstanding defensive performance in Saturday's four-set victory over Bellevue, recording nine blocks, the second-highest single-match total of her Montana Tech career. Oman also contributed four kills, four digs and one assist in the victory.
This is Oman's first career Erck Hotels / Frontier Conference weekly honor.