CHAMPAIGN — Jordyn Poulter is quick to point out any individual honor she earns is a direct result of how well her teammates are playing. That’s not to say the Illinois senior hasn’t played a significant role in the Illini’s success, which the Big Ten recognized with Poulter’s third straight Setter of the Week honor Monday along with junior outside hitter Jacqueline Quade’s first career Big Ten Player of the Week award.
“I don’t get recognized if we don’t win,” Poulter said. “I don’t get recognized if we don’t pass well and if our hitters aren’t scoring. I’m just kind of the middle man.