Ilieva Named BIG EAST Freshman of the Week
3/9/2021 5:13:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
NEW YORK – Seton Hall's Tsvetelina Ilieva (Sofia, Bulgaria) was named BIG EAST Women's Volleyball Freshman of the Week on Tuesday.
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It's the second straight week that a Pirate has earned the prestigious distinction. Teammate Perri Lucas earned the honors last week.
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Ilieva had another strong effort last weekend for the Pirates against Providence. On Friday, the outside hitter had 11 kills, six digs, three blocks and two service aces in the Pirates' five-set victory. On Saturday, Ilieva broke out for a team-best 14 kills to go with six digs, four blocks and two assists. For the impressive week, Ilieva led the Pirates with 3.12 kills per set.
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Creighton's Jaela Zimmerman was named BIG EAST Offensive Player of the Week, while Kaira Reinhardt earned Defensive Player of the Week honors. Members of the Weekly Honor Roll include DePaul's Jill Pressly, Marquette's Hannah Vanden Berg, Providence's Allison Barber, St. John's Rachele Rastelli and Villanova's Averi Salvador.
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Seton Hall will return to action on Friday, March 12 when it plays the first of two matches in two days against BIG EAST rival St. John's in Walsh Gymnasium. Match time is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. ET.
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It's the second straight week that a Pirate has earned the prestigious distinction. Teammate Perri Lucas earned the honors last week.
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Ilieva had another strong effort last weekend for the Pirates against Providence. On Friday, the outside hitter had 11 kills, six digs, three blocks and two service aces in the Pirates' five-set victory. On Saturday, Ilieva broke out for a team-best 14 kills to go with six digs, four blocks and two assists. For the impressive week, Ilieva led the Pirates with 3.12 kills per set.
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Creighton's Jaela Zimmerman was named BIG EAST Offensive Player of the Week, while Kaira Reinhardt earned Defensive Player of the Week honors. Members of the Weekly Honor Roll include DePaul's Jill Pressly, Marquette's Hannah Vanden Berg, Providence's Allison Barber, St. John's Rachele Rastelli and Villanova's Averi Salvador.
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Seton Hall will return to action on Friday, March 12 when it plays the first of two matches in two days against BIG EAST rival St. John's in Walsh Gymnasium. Match time is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. ET.
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