Illinois Wesleyan University’s Taylor French Named AVCA/GameChanger National Player of the Week and CCIW Hitter of the Week
Key points:
- Sophomore Taylor French of Illinois Wesleyan University's women's volleyball team has been named the AVCA/GameChanger National Player of the Week and CCIW Hitter of the Week.
- French becomes the first player in AVCA history to win the national honor for two straight weeks.
- Illinois Wesleyan is the first school in Division III history to earn the award in back-to-back weeks.
Illinois Wesleyan University’s Taylor French continues to dominate on the volleyball court, earning two more awards to add to her already impressive resume. French was named the American Volleyball Coaches Association/GameChanger National Player of the Week and CCIW Hitter of the Week, becoming the first player in AVCA history to win the national honor two weeks in a row. With eight accolades to her name, French ties the program record for most conference player of the week awards in a career. French’s strong performance helped lead the Illinois Wesleyan offense to a 2-0 week, extending their win streak to nine.
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