SEWARD, Neb. – Facilitator for one of the nation’s top offensive teams, Concordia University Volleyball’s Bree Burtwistle has been named the NAIA National Setter of the Week and the GPAC Hauff/Mid-America Sports Setter of the Week, as announced on Tuesday (Oct. 25). The awards are based on Burtwistle’s performances last week in wins over Doane and No. 13 College of Saint Mary. Back on Sept. 20, Burtwistle was also recognized as the GPAC and NAIA National Setter of the Week.
The Stanton, Neb., native Burtwistle quarterbacks an offense that ranks No. 2 nationally with a hitting percentage of .276. In last week’s action, Burtwistle totaled 76 assists (12.67 per set), 19 digs, five kills, five aces and two blocks as the Bulldogs defeated both Doane and CSM in straight sets. For the week, Concordia hit .348 and averaged 16.67 kills per set. Burtwistle’s setting resulted in four of her teammates racking up 18 or more kills over the two victories. On the season, Burtwistle ranks No. 3 among all NAIA setters with an average of 11.20 assists per set.
Burtwistle and the sixth-ranked Bulldogs (19-3, 10-3 GPAC) will host Mount Marty on Wednesday in what will be a “pink out” in support of breast cancer awareness. First serve is set for 7:30 p.m. CT from Friedrich Arena.