GREENVILLE, S.C. – The University of Northwestern St. Paul Women's Volleyball team had three student-athletes earn National Christian Collegiate Athletic Association All-American honors, the NCCAA announced on Thursday. Additionally, on Eagle was named Player of the Year for the national association.
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Sydney Schwitters (Clara City, Minn./MACRAY) – National Player of the Year / First Team All-American
After earning last year's UMAC Player of the Year award and being named to the UMAC First Team All-Conference, Schwitters came back ready than ever for another standout season, amidst the Covid challenges. Schwitters was named to the NCCAA All-Tournament Team this fall when the Eagles made it to the Championship game of the Tournament. The junior setter continued to direct the Eagle offense, dishing out 962 assists and averaging 11.45 assists/set to lead the UMAC, NCAA Dlll and NCCAA Dl. She recorded four double-doubles this season (assists and digs) and averaged 2.12 digs/set. Sydney has been named the UMAC's Player of the Week two times this season and led UNW to a UMAC regular season title and tournament championship. This spring Sydney was also named UMAC First Team All-Conference, NCCAA All-Region, and NCCAA North Central Region Player of the Year.
Marylyn Schroyer (Ft. Collins, Colo./Ft. Collins) - Second Team All-American
The sophomore libero had another exceptional season - recording 1,000 digs this fall, while sitting second in the UMAC (first overall in the NCCAA Dl and eighth in NCAA Dlll) defensively with 600 total digs and 6.19/set. Schroyer ranked first overall in total digs this season in NCAA Dlll statistics with 600 digs. Marylyn was named the UMAC's Player of the Week once this spring season and recorded her career high 45 digs against Mayville. This spring Marylyn was also named UMAC First Team All-Conference and NCCAA All-Region.
Kalley Schwitters (Clara City, Minn./Central Christian) - Third Team All-American
Schwitters has become the offensive force for UNW this season, recording 252 kills (3.11/set). On top of the outside hitter's offensive impact, she recorded her 1,000th dig and 320 on the season (the seventh most in the UMAC this year). With 11 double-doubles (kills and digs), the lone senior was monumental to the Northwestern squad. This spring Kalley was also named UMAC First Team All-Conference and NCCAA All-Region.
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