Blessing Adebisi of the University of Wisconsin-River Falls has earned the title of WIAC Volleyball Offensive Athlete of the Week for the week of Oct. 19-25, as announced by the conference office in Madison.
The senior middle blocker from White Bear Lake, Minn., secured her second weekly conference honor of the season. Her recognition marks the third time a UW-River Falls player has claimed the award this season, following her previous selection earlier in October and teammate Audrey Petersen’s recognition the week prior.
During a busy stretch that saw the Falcons go 3-0 across 10 sets, Adebisi spearheaded the offense with 40 total kills and a .421 hitting percentage. She maintained an average of 4.0 kills per set while also contributing 16 total blocks to the defensive effort.
The team’s flawless week featured sweeps over UW-La Crosse and Benedictine University, followed by a hard-fought four-set road victory against Edgewood College. Adebisi reached double digits in kills during every outing.
Match-by-Match Breakdown
Against UW-La Crosse, the middle blocker notched 15 kills while hitting at a .481 clip. She followed that performance with 11 kills and a .500 hitting percentage against Benedictine University.
Blessing Adebisi is the WIAC Kwik Trip Volleyball Offensive Athlete of the Week!She led the Falcons to a 3-0 week, averaging 3.33 kills per set while recording double-digit kill totals in all three matches, including 13 kills in a five-set upset road win at No. 4-ranked UWEC. pic.twitter.com/nQwsflpZC9
On the road at Edgewood College, Adebisi rounded out her week by hammering down 14 kills on .323 hitting. Her consistent offensive production proved vital as the Falcons navigated their demanding schedule.
Looking Ahead
Following their three-match sweep, the Falcons hold an overall record of 17-6 and a 2-3 mark within conference play. The team returns to the court tomorrow night for an away matchup against UW-Stout Polytechnic, looking to carry their recent momentum into conference competition.
