KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Gracie Boeder, a senior from Albany, Oregon, playing for Corban University, has been named the NAIA Women's Volleyball Defender of the Week.
Boeder showcased her defensive excellence in a weekend that led to a career highlight. Her performance included eight blocks in each of the road sweeps against Oregon Tech and No. 25 Southern Oregon. This translated to an impressive average of 2.67 blocks per set.
The statistics speak volumes about her impact on the game. Against OIT, Boeder not only contributed defensively but also offensively, with four kills. Her performance was even more pronounced against SOU, where she delivered seven kills with a stellar .385 attacking percentage.
Overall, her weekend stats included 11 kills on a .269 attacking percentage, one solo block and 15 assisted blocks for a total of 16 blocks, averaging 2.67 blocks per set.