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Winters Named BIG EAST Defensive Player of the Week

OMAHA, Neb. -- Creighton Volleyball senior Jaali Winters was named BIG EAST Defensive Player of the Week on Tuesday in recognition of her 4.54 digs and 3.92 kills per set last week.

Winters had a double-double in all three matches, starting with 18 kills and 18 digs against No. 7 Nebraska on Thursday, as the Bluejays went 2-1 against three teams that were national seeds in the 2017 NCAA Tournament.

She then lifted a career-high 26 digs to go with 15 kills in a win over Iowa State one night later. Winters' 26 digs vs.