Flayter Awarded Career First MIVA Offensive Player of the Week

FORTE WAYNE, Ind. - McKendree University men's volleyball sophomore setter Nate Flayter was named Midwest Intercollegiate Volleyball Association Offensive Player of the Week as announced by the league's office on Tuesday.

Flayter earned his first career MIVA Offensive Player of the Week award after the Bearcats clinched two upsets against No. 15 Ohio State and No. 8 Ball State.

The Hales Corners, Wis. native secured 47 assists and five kills with a .333 hitting percentage against the Buckeyes. Flayter also recorded two service aces and made an impact on the defensive end with 12 digs and four blocks. Against the Cardinals, Flayter tallied 52 assists with zero errors and three kills. On the defensive end he notched in ten digs and two blocks.

The Bearcats are back on the road this weekend as they take on Queens Friday, Feb. 28 at 6 p.m. EST and Saturday at 4 p.m EST.

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Players Mentioned

#26 Nate Flayter: Setter; 6' 4"; Sophomore

Players Mentioned

#26 Nate Flayter
: 6' 4"; Sophomore
: Setter

Players Mentioned

#26 Nate Flayter

Players Mentioned

#26 Nate Flayter