Defensive Player of the Week
Tyler Wascher / FY / Gallaudet University / Noblesville, Ind. / Indiana School for the Deaf
Wascher led the Bison with 10 blocks (one solo) in three matches last week as Gallaudet went 2-1 including its first conference win of the season. Wascher added 27 kills on 48 swings and only five errors and made six digs, two aces and one assist. He tallied 34.5 points for the Bison. In the conference win over Bryn Athyn he had three blocks and 10 kills. In the second game against Bryn Athyn he made six blocks and nine kills.
This is the first career Player of the Week award for Wascher.
Offensive Player of the Week
Tyler Martin / JR / Lancaster Bible College / New Holland, Pa. / Garden Spot
Martin has been a significant contributor to the Chargers success after having to switch from libero to setter in the middle of the season. Martin and the Chargers went 3-0 with three sweeps this week over Wilson, Pratt Institute, and Stevenson. He dished out 29 assists per game including two 30+ assists games against Wilson and Stevenson. He also grabbed four service aces and 12 digs on the week. Martin is also 7th in the conference for digs at 2.26 per set.
This is the second career Player of the Week award for Martin in his career (01/20/25)