Gebhardt, Shelburne earn GPAC weekly accolades

By Jacob Knabel on Oct. 29, 2024 in Volleyball

GPAC Release

SEWARD, Neb. – A pair of weekly awards streamed in following another 2-0 week for the third-ranked Concordia University, Nebraska Volleyball team. On Tuesday (Oct. 29), the league office recognized senior Becca Gebhardt as the GPAC/Hauff Mid-America Sports Defender of the Week and junior Savannah Shelburne as the GPAC/Hauff Mid-America Sports Setter of the Week. The Bulldogs have raked in a total of seven GPAC Player of the Week accolades in 2024.

A native of Norfolk, Neb., Gebhardt has picked up her second GPAC Defender of the Week award of the season. As part of last week’s wins over Mount Marty and Hastings, Gebhardt posted respective dig totals of 25 and 17 while also notching a combined 28 serve receptions. Her efforts played a role in Mount Marty hitting .077 and Hastings hitting .107. Gebhardt leads the team this season with 328 digs. Her 1,543 career digs place her at No. 5 on the program’s all-time digs list. Gebhardt is a two-time Honorable Mention All-GPAC selection.

A Gretna High School alum, Shelburne has excelled this season while splitting setter duties with fellow junior Lily Psencik. In last week’s action, Shelburne posted 27 assists versus Mount Marty and 18 at Hastings while adding a combined four aces and 13 digs. Concordia recorded respective hitting percentages of .247 (Mount Marty) and .263 (Hastings). Shelburne ranks fifth among GPAC players with an average of 6.20 assists per set. She has tallied a team high 502 assists on the season.

The Bulldogs (20-2, 13-1 GPAC) will resume action on Wednesday by hosting Doane for their home regular season finale. First serve is set for 7:30 p.m. CT from Friedrich Arena.

2024 GPAC Players of the Week
Oct. 29 – Becca Gebhardt (Defender) / Savannah Shelburne (Setter)
Oct. 8 – Becca Gebhardt (Defender) / Ashley Keck (Attacker)
Sept. 24 – Ashley Keck (Attacker / Defender)
Sept. 17 – Gabi Nordaker (Defender)