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ACC Announces Volleyball Players of the Week

The Atlantic Coast Conference handed out its weekly volleyball awards following a strong stretch of play from October 12–18, with Louisville’s Chloe Chicoine earning Offensive Player of the Week honors after dominating in two straight sweeps. Chicoine led the Cardinals with 18 kills and a .607 hitting percentage against Duke alone, finishing the week with 33.5 points across both matches.

Meanwhile, Clemson’s Addi Rains claimed Defensive Player of the Week, anchoring the Tigers’ defense with a league-leading 5.29 digs per set as Clemson defeated Boston College and Syracuse. The duo of California’s Anna Flores and Pitt’s Izzy Starck shared Setter of the Week, each delivering standout performances—Flores logged 91 assists and a season-high 52 against NC State, while Starck led Pitt’s offense with 70 assists in wins over Florida State and Miami.

Miami’s Ruth Martinez capped off her third straight Freshman of the Week honor with a career-high 29 kills and six blocks in a key upset over No. 5 SMU, solidifying her rise as the Hurricanes’ top offensive threat.

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