ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Upper Midwest Athletic Conference (UMAC) announced its Player of the Week award winners Monday afternoon. The University of Northwestern landed two volleyball players on this week's selection list including the offensive and setter of the week award recipients. Junior Jenay Fuglestad (Maple Grove, Minn./Heritage Christian) came away with the Offensive Award after a dominant week of leading the Eagles to a 3-1 mark, while sophomore Sydney Schwitters (Clara City, Minn./MACRAY) landed the Setter of the Week honor. The awards are nominated by UMAC coaches and sports information directors and selected by SIDs.
 
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Jenay Fuglestad (Maple Grove, Minn./Heritage Christian) – Volleyball Offensive Player of the Week
The junior outside hitter made an impressive impact in last week's 3-1 run, their only loss coming to #12 St. Ben's in four sets. Fuglestad recorded 66 kills averaging 4.4 kills/set. She had a season-best 20 kill performance in UNW's win over River Falls and hit a .682 average with 15 kills and no errors against Crown. 

Sydney Schwitters (Clara City, Minn./MACRAY) – Volleyball Setter of the Week
The sophomore recorded 164 assists in 15 sets played this week. Schwitters averaged 10.93 assists/set and dished out a season-best 51 assists in UNW's four set win over Carleton. The standout setter also recorded two double-doubles, picking up 15 and 14 digs, respectively against Carleton and River Falls. This marks Schwitter's first POW nod this season after earning five in 2018.
 
Northwestern will be back at it on Tuesday, Sept. 17 when they travel to St. Kate's. First serve is slated for 7 p.m. Follow UNW volleyball online this season at www.unweagles.com or on Instagram and Twitter at @unwvb.