INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Northern Kentucky volleyball senior Anna Burke was named the Nike Horizon League Player of the Week on Sept. 28, as announced by the league office this afternoon.

"Anna Burke had outstanding weekend," said head coach Liz Hart. "With over 75% perfect passes and dug 90% of the balls hit at her.  She is a leader, competitive, and a big part of our success."

The Louisville, Ky. native anchored the Norse defensively in back-to-back Horizon League sweeps against both Oakland and Cleveland State this past weekend. The senior totaled 40 overall digs, including a 6.67 digs per set rate. She additionally tallied 6 service aces and 11 assists in the two conference wins. Burke is rapidly approaching the 1,000-career dig mark, currently sitting with 880. 

NKU is hyped to play in front of their own home crowd for the first time this season, hosting conference opponents Green Bay and Milwaukee on Friday and Saturday respectively. First serve against the Phoenix on Friday, Sept. 30 is slated for 6 PM ET while Saturday's match against the Panthers will start at 4 PM.

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