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UW's Kirby Named MWC Co-Player of the Week

Courtesy: UW Athletics

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.-(Nov. 12, 2012)-Wyoming Cowgirl volleyball's sophomore middle blocker Erin Kirby was named the Mountain West Women's Volleyball Co-Player of the Week announced Monday by the conference office.

Kirby a native of Evanston, Wyo., helped the Cowgirls to a 2-0 record over the weekend defeating Fresno State in straight sets on Thursday, while also downing UNLV in four sets on Saturday. Against the Bulldogs, she hit .700 with seven kills and no errors on 10 attacks. She also recorded six blocks against Fresno State. Against the Rebels she recorded 11 kills and no errors on 22 attacks for a percentage of .500. She also blocked eight attacks against the Rebels. Kirby led the Cowgirls in hitting percentage in both matches. On the weekend, she hit an average of .562 (18-0-32). She also averaged 2.57 kills and two blocks per set.

Earning Co-POW honors with Kirby was Colorado State senior middle Megan Plourde.

2012 Mountain West Women's Volleyball Players of the Week

Aug. 27 – Andrea Hannasch, Sr., MB, San Diego State

Sept. 3 – Chantale Riddle, So., MB/RS, New Mexico

Sept. 10 – Megan Plourde, Sr., MB, Colorado State

Sept. 17 – Jodi Purdy, Sr., OH, Wyoming

Sept. 24 – Tessa Lea‘ea, So., MB, Nevada

Oct. 1 – Dana Cranston, Sr., OH, Colorado State

Oct. 8 – Andrea Hannasch, Sr., MB, San Diego State

Oct. 15 – Korrin Wild, Jr., OH, Fresno State

Oct. 22 – Reese Plante, Jr., MB, Wyoming

Oct. 29 – Kinsey Caldwell, Fr., S, UNLV

Nov. 5 – Summer Nash, Jr., OH, San Diego State

Nov. 12 – Megan Plourde, Sr., MB, Colorado State; Erin Kirby, So., MB, Wyoming