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Akima Named WCC Defensive Player of the Week for Second Time

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SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – For the second time this season, Jolei Akima has been named Credit Union 1 West Coast Conference Defensive Player of the Week, announced by the league Monday afternoon.

Akima led San Francisco defensively in two matches last week, as the team closed the regular season with road wins over Washington State and Gonzaga. Akima shined in her final collegiate contests, posting a team-best 51 digs across two five-set victories. On serve receive, Akima shined as she recorded a .936 reception percentage, handling 47 of the 50 serves she faced across the two matches.