GREENVILLE, S.C. - A dominant week at the net has resulted in another National Christian College Athletic Association Student-Athlete of the Week award for the University of Northwestern. UNW Volleyball's Miranda Wyatt (Manhattan, Mont./Manhattan Christian) earned recognition as the DI Women's Volleyball Defensive Player of the Week for the first time in her career after a breakthrough week.

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Wyatt was more than deserving of the accolade after recording 23 total blocks over three matches, resulting in 2.3 per set. The junior middle blocker tallied nine blocks each against No. 3 UW-Eau Claire and Crown, four of which were solos. Additionally, she was efficient on the offensive side of the net, logging 26 kills (2.6 per set) on .480 hitting. Her 1.40 blocks per set this season rank first in NCCAA DI and fourth in NCAA Division III.

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Northwestern's 2026-27 National Weekly Award Winners (6)

NCCAA Student-Athlete of the Week (6)
9/7: Ana Egge (Rapid City, S.D./Rapid City Christian) (Women's Volleyball - Offensive)
9/7: Morgan Philyaw (Women's Golf)
9/14: Bri Brandt (Women's Golf)
9/28: Ana Egge (Rapid City, S.D./Rapid City Christian) (Women's Volleyball - Offensive)
9/28: Morgan Philyaw (Women's Golf)
10/5: Miranda Wyatt (Manhattan, Mont./Manhattan Christian) (Women's Volleyball - Defensive)