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Wednesday, September 18
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Mackenzie Phelps was named the WAC Player of the Week.
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Phelps Named WAC Player of the Week
9/16/2013 11:31:00 AM | Women's Volleyball
GCU Home Opener Slated For 7 p.m. Wednesday Against Arizona Christian
Grand Canyon University junior libero Mackenzie Phelps has been named the Western Athletic Conference Volleyball Player of the Week for the week of Sept. 9-15, announced by the league office Monday.
is the first time a GCU player has earned the honor. Phelps set a Grand Canyon and WAC single-match record with 52 digs in a five-set match with Central Connecticut State Friday. She helped lead GCU to a 3-1 record at the Big Green Invitational in Hanover, N.H. Phelps averaged 6.81 digs per set over four contests.
She had 109 digs on the week, propelling her to No. 2 on the GCU all-time list with 1,445. She is 295 behind all-time leader Laurann Durbin (2008-11) with 1,730.
The Antelopes have won four of their last five matches and take a 4-5 record into the home opener Wednesday at GCU Arena against Arizona Christian. They take on Louisiana-Monroe Thursday at Antelope Gymnasium. Both matches are scheduled to start at 7 p.m.
"We're coming back home with some confidence and are excited to play in front of our fans," said GCU coach Kris Naber. "Our fans got a glimpse of our team at the Alumni Match (Aug. 24), now they can see how far we've come.
"After nine matches on the road, it will be good to play on familiar territory and with our fans supporting us."
GCU's first nine matches have been either road or neutral site contests. In three weeks, the team has been to Ogden, Utah, Reno, Nev., and Hanover N.H.
The Antelopes hold a 9-0 advantage in the all-time series with Arizona Christian, an NAIA school in Phoenix. The Firebirds are 1-7 this season. Thursday's meeting with ULM is the first between the two programs. The Warhawks are 3-9 on the season and playing the Antelopes prior to a weekend tournament at Arizona State.
Fans unable to attend the matches this week can follow the live action with stats and video with links at www.GCULopes.com.
WAC Release
WAC Stats
is the first time a GCU player has earned the honor. Phelps set a Grand Canyon and WAC single-match record with 52 digs in a five-set match with Central Connecticut State Friday. She helped lead GCU to a 3-1 record at the Big Green Invitational in Hanover, N.H. Phelps averaged 6.81 digs per set over four contests.
She had 109 digs on the week, propelling her to No. 2 on the GCU all-time list with 1,445. She is 295 behind all-time leader Laurann Durbin (2008-11) with 1,730.
The Antelopes have won four of their last five matches and take a 4-5 record into the home opener Wednesday at GCU Arena against Arizona Christian. They take on Louisiana-Monroe Thursday at Antelope Gymnasium. Both matches are scheduled to start at 7 p.m.
"We're coming back home with some confidence and are excited to play in front of our fans," said GCU coach Kris Naber. "Our fans got a glimpse of our team at the Alumni Match (Aug. 24), now they can see how far we've come.
"After nine matches on the road, it will be good to play on familiar territory and with our fans supporting us."
GCU's first nine matches have been either road or neutral site contests. In three weeks, the team has been to Ogden, Utah, Reno, Nev., and Hanover N.H.
The Antelopes hold a 9-0 advantage in the all-time series with Arizona Christian, an NAIA school in Phoenix. The Firebirds are 1-7 this season. Thursday's meeting with ULM is the first between the two programs. The Warhawks are 3-9 on the season and playing the Antelopes prior to a weekend tournament at Arizona State.
Fans unable to attend the matches this week can follow the live action with stats and video with links at www.GCULopes.com.
WAC Release
WAC Stats
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