Smith, a senior right-side hitter, posted 79 kills, 14 digs and six block assists as the Kohawks posted a 3-2 record last week. Held to just seven kills in a 3-0 loss to No. 17 Wisconsin-Whitewater on Sept. 8, she posted double-digit kills in all four matches at the Illinois Wesleyan Barker Volleyball Classic. Smith had 11 and 19 kills, respectively, in 3-set wins over MacMurray and Illinois College on Sept. 11 before erupting for 27 kills, seven digs and two block assists in a five-set win over Ohio Northern. She closed the week with 15 kills in a five-set loss to host Illinois Wesleyan.
Special mention — Maddie Bardole, jr., OH, Buena Vista; Lindsey Ryan, sr., S, Luther
