INDIANAPOLIS – Ella Parker was named Horizon League Player of the Week on Monday afternoon after helping the Panthers earn a pair of conference wins over against IU Indy and Purdue Fort Wayne.
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Parker was dominant for the Panthers, tallying 33 kills over seven sets for an average of 4.71 kills per set. She also hit .419 on the week, making her the only player in the Horizon League to rank among the top five in both kills per set and hitting percentage.
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In addition to her offensive prowess, Parker added 17 digs defensively, along with a service ace and an assist.
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In her first year with the Panthers, Parker leads the team with 223 kills, averaging 2.69 kills per set while hitting .189 overall. She also ranks among the team's top five with 16 service aces and is fourth on the team with 174 digs, averaging 2.10 per set.
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In her third collegiate season, she has already set new career bests in matches played (22) and sets played (83). She also has established career highs in kills (223), attempts (634), hitting percentage (.189), aces (16), digs (174), and points (245.5).
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Milwaukee will play a pair of matches at Oakland this weekend, beginning Friday at 5:00 p.m. (CT). The match available on ESPN+.
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