Gophers' Wilhite Named Big Ten Co-Player Of The Week In Volleyball
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- A day after learning their destination for the NCAA Tournament, the University of Minnesota women's volleyball team had a player recognized by the Big Ten for helping lead the Gophers to a Big Ten championship.
Senior outside hitter Sarah Wilhite was named a Big Ten Co-Player of the Week on Monday after the Gophers beat Indiana and Ohio State to win the league title outright. Wilhite led the No. 4-ranked Gophers with 38 kills on the week and had a .349 hitting percentage.
She recorded a season-high 20 kills in the win over Indiana. Wilhite also had 11 digs and eight blocks over the two matches. Winning the Big Ten title outright let the Gophers earn an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.
Minnesota (26-4) is hosting a regional this week to open the NCAA Tournament. The Gophers will host Jackson State in the first round of the tournament on Friday.
