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Hatteras Welker Named MAC Defensive Player of the Week
9/23/2024 4:10:00 PM | Volleyball
The honor marks the first for the Eagles as a team this season and the first of Welker's career
CLEVELAND, Ohio (EMUEagles.com) – Eastern Michigan University volleyball student-athlete Hatteras Welker was named the Mid-American Conference's (MAC) Defensive Player of the Week. The conference office announced Monday, Sept. 23.
The honor marks the first for the Eagles this season, as well as the first of Welker's career. Eastern last won the award when former Eagle Emma McMahon earned the nod, Nov. 13, 2023.
Welker (Sunbury, Ohio/Sunbury) was a beast up front for the Eagles in three matches, Sept. 16-21. Welker, the conference's leader in total blocks (eighth in the nation - 67), notched 18 of them, averaging an even two per set, as Eastern posted a 2-1 record in matches she played in.
The middle blocker collected 10 of her 18 blocks on the week against Indiana State, Sept. 20, marking her second time this season swatting 10 or more in a single match, as she led the Eagles to out-block the Sycamores, 17-7. Her 10 blocks are one shy of her career-best of 11 achieved at Indiana University-Indianapolis, Aug. 30, a mark that serves as the second-most in a single match in the conference this season.
The freshman also showcased efficient offense, smacking 14 kills off 25 swings for a .520 hitting percentage. She set a career-best with nine kills and a .692 percentage against Indiana State. Her .692 clip that day stands as the second-best in a single match in the conference this season. Welker also did work from behind the serve line, landing four aces. Overall, Welker scored 27.0 points for EMU, averaging three per set.
Up Next
The Eagles begin conference play this week, as they are set to battle the Golden Flashes of Kent State University, Thursday-Friday, Sept. 26-27.
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Stay connected with the Eagles all season long by following @EMUVolleyball and @EMUAthletics on X for all of the latest EMU volleyball updates. Be sure to also follow the Green and White on Instagram, @EMU_Volleyball, and stay up-to-date on all things Eastern athletics at EMUEagles.com.
The honor marks the first for the Eagles this season, as well as the first of Welker's career. Eastern last won the award when former Eagle Emma McMahon earned the nod, Nov. 13, 2023.
Welker (Sunbury, Ohio/Sunbury) was a beast up front for the Eagles in three matches, Sept. 16-21. Welker, the conference's leader in total blocks (eighth in the nation - 67), notched 18 of them, averaging an even two per set, as Eastern posted a 2-1 record in matches she played in.
The middle blocker collected 10 of her 18 blocks on the week against Indiana State, Sept. 20, marking her second time this season swatting 10 or more in a single match, as she led the Eagles to out-block the Sycamores, 17-7. Her 10 blocks are one shy of her career-best of 11 achieved at Indiana University-Indianapolis, Aug. 30, a mark that serves as the second-most in a single match in the conference this season.
The freshman also showcased efficient offense, smacking 14 kills off 25 swings for a .520 hitting percentage. She set a career-best with nine kills and a .692 percentage against Indiana State. Her .692 clip that day stands as the second-best in a single match in the conference this season. Welker also did work from behind the serve line, landing four aces. Overall, Welker scored 27.0 points for EMU, averaging three per set.
Up Next
The Eagles begin conference play this week, as they are set to battle the Golden Flashes of Kent State University, Thursday-Friday, Sept. 26-27.
Follow Us
Stay connected with the Eagles all season long by following @EMUVolleyball and @EMUAthletics on X for all of the latest EMU volleyball updates. Be sure to also follow the Green and White on Instagram, @EMU_Volleyball, and stay up-to-date on all things Eastern athletics at EMUEagles.com.
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