O’Connor, a sophomore outside hitter, averaged 4.8 kills per set while leading the third-seeded Rams to the Iowa Conference volleyball tournament title and a berth in the NCAA Division III Volleyball Championship. In a first-round sweep of Dubuque, she posted a 14-kill, 16-dig double-double. She backed that up with 19 kills and 9 digs in a four-set semifinal win at Wartburg and a 15-kill performance in a title-game sweep of Central. During the week, she totaled 48 kills, 31 digs, three service aces, one assist, one solo block, and three block assists. (IIAC Female Athlete of the Week)
