ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Upper Midwest Athletic Conference (UMAC) announced its first Fall 2019 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 defensive award recipients. Junior Kalley Schwitters (Clara City, Minn./Central Christian) came away with the Offensive Award after a dominant weekend at the Kathryne Pals Legacy Invitational, while freshman Marylyn Schroyer (Ft. Collins, Colo./Ft. Collins) landed the Defensive Player of the Week honor. The awards are nominated by UMAC coaches and sports information directors and selected by SIDs.
 
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Kalley Schwitters (Clara City, Minn./Central Christian) – Volleyball Offensive Player of the Week
The junior outside hitter made an impressive impact in the Eagles opening weekend of action. Schwitters recorded three double-doubles (in kills and digs) as Northwestern went 2-1 overall at the Kathryne Pals Legacy Invitational. In UNW's opening win over St. Norbert, Schwitters recorded 12 kills and hit a .333. She averaged 3.4 kills per set and 4.3 digs per set in 11 sets played over the weekend.
 
Marylyn Schroyer (Ft. Collins, Colo./Ft. Collins) – Volleyball Defensive Player of the Week
In her collegiate debut, Marylyn Schroyer (Ft. Collins, Colo./Ft. Collins) played with confidence, guiding Northwestern on the defensive end with 62 total digs. Schroyer averaged 5.64 digs per set and recorded a season-best 25 in the Eagle's four set win over Coe on Saturday.
 
Northwestern will travel to St. Joseph Minnesota for a trimatch against Concordia and St. Ben's on Sept. 7. The Eagles will open conference play on Sept. 10 when they welcome Crown College to the Ericksen Center for a 7 p.m. slate.
 
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