Flayter Earns MIVA Defensive Player of the Week Honors

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

Flayter earns his second career MIVA Defensive Player of the Week accolade after the Bearcats defeated non-conference Maryville University last Friday, Jan. 31. McKendree swept the Saints in three sets with scores of 25-17, 25-23, and 25-11.

The Hales Corners, Wis., native secured 11 digs and two blocks, with zero ball-handling errors. On top of his dominating defensive performance, Flayter tabbed in 32 assists, two service aces, and one kill.

This week, the Bearcats kick off MIVA conference action. They will head north to face Loyola University Chicago on Thursday, February 6, and Lewis University on Saturday, February 8.

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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