Burnsville, MN (NSUWolves.com) – After kicking off their season 3-1 at the Oredigger Classic in Golden, Colo., two Northern State volleyball players received conference weekly honors. NSIC Offensive Player of the Week went to outside hitter Linnea Nesheim while setter Ava Nilsson was named NSIC Setter of the Week. Wolves volleyball heads to St. Joseph, Mo. this week as their season continues with the Fairfield Inn Griffon Volleyball Classic.

NSIC Offensive Player of the Week – #18 Linnea Nesheim (OH, 5-10, Jr., Sioux Falls, S.D. / Lincoln HS)
– Named MVP of the Oredigger Classic
– Led the NSIC with 3.73 kills per set with 56 total
– Was second in the NSIC with 4.23 points per set
– Hit .336 with kill totals of 13, 14, 15 and 14 per match
– Added 28 digs, five aces and two assists

NSIC Setter of the Week – #9 Ava Nilsson (S, 6-0, Jr., Mansfield, S.D. / Warner HS)
– Started all four matches and played in all 15 sets at the Oredigger Classic
– Averaged an NSIC best 11.80 assist per set, while NSU hit .341 as a team
– Recorded 177 assists, 19 points, nine service aces and seven kills
– Recorded 44 assists against Flagler
– Added 47 assists against UCCS
– Posted 35 assists against Cal State Dominguez Hills
– Recorded 51 assists against Colorado Christian
– Only setter named to the 2026 Oredigger Classic All-Tournament Team