ST. LOUIS – Illinois State volleyball libero Courtney Pence was honored Monday as the Missouri Valley Conference Defensive Player of the Week. The accolade given to the senior marks the second time this season, and a Valley-record 12th time in Pence's career, that she has earned the laurel.
"Courtney (Pence) has been playing incredibly steady this season for us, and this weekend was a glowing example," head coach Leah Johnson said. "She anchors our defense in a 360 circumference."
Pence helped pace a strong defensive effort by the Redbirds this weekend, as Illinois State held its two opponents for a combined .