Burnsville, MN (NSUWolves.com) – After a weekend featuring a 3-1 win over No. 13 St. Cloud State and a sweep against Minn. State Mankato, two Northern State volleyball players received weekly conference accolades. NSIC Offensive Player of the Week went to outside hitter Katelyn Schroeder while setter Ava Nilsson was named NSIC Setter of the Week for the third time this season. Wolves volleyball visits No. 7 Concordia-St. Paul Friday, October 23 for their next conference matchup.

NSIC Offensive Player of the Week – #2 Katelyn Schroeder (OH, 5-11, So., Tulare, S.D. / Hitchcock Tulare HS)
– Led the NSIC in kills per set (5.00) and points per set (5.43)
– Hit .417 with 35 kills with only five errors
– Recorded 15 kills, 9 digs, and 15.5 points in a win over St. Cloud State
– Posted a 20-kill, 18-dig double-double while hitting .474 in a sweep of Minnesota State
– Added 2 service aces and a pair of block assists on the weekend

NSIC Setter of the Week – #9 Ava Nilsson (S, 6-0, Jr., Mansfield, S.D. / Warner HS)
– Led the NSIC with 11.71 assists per set
– Totaled 82 assists on the weekend
– Recorded 38 assists against St. Cloud State and 44 against Minnesota State
– Set a season high with 15 digs against Minnesota State
– Recorded double-doubles in both matches
– Added 2 block assists in each contest
– Named NSIC Setter of the Week for the third time this season (8/31/26 & 9/14/26)