For the second time this season, a member of the volleyball team has been named a NESCAC Player of Week, with freshman middle blocker Isabel Kuhel picking up the honor for her outstanding showings in four games over four days.
Kuhel's performances were based upon strong blocking coupled with an intense yet efficient attack. The 6−foot−1 freshman finished the week with a .433 hitting percentage and 18 blocks in 15 sets, while posting three service aces and 2.47 kills per set. Kuhel also now leads the NESCAC in blocks per set with 1.22.
Perhaps her best outing of the week was against Keene State, as Kuhel posted eight kills with no errors and chipped in four blocks. Her performance was critical in helping Tufts finish out the weekend 3−0 and end the year 24−4, with a 9−1NESCAC mark that earned the Jumbos the No. 2 seed in next weekend's tournament.
Kuhel's accolades are indicative of Tufts' style this fall: Tenacious attacks from tall freshmen have led the way, while seniors have provided the backbone of the team. Kuhel and the rest of the Jumbos will be looking to continue their strong form this weekend as they take on Williams in the NESCAC quarterfinals at Bowdoin.
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