FORT COLLINS — Colorado State's volleyball team swept the Mountain West player of the week awards Monday, both going to the Rams' middle hitters.
Alexandra Poletto was named the offensive player of the week, while Kirstie Hillyer took the defensive honors after Colorado State (19-7 overall, 13-2 MW) won a pair of conference road matches to remain tied atop the conference standings.
The Rams needed five sets on Thursday to get past San Diego State, then swept Nevada on Saturday. In both matches, the Rams' middles played big roles.
Poletto finished the week with 21 kills, hitting a remarkable .