CALIFORNIA – Hawai'i Hilo Women's Volleyball junior LC Nakagawa was named Pacific West Conference Defender of the Week for Sept. 15-21.
The libero posted 23 digs apiece in the Vulcans' two matches this past week, splitting 1-1 with Fresno Pacific and Dominican.
Nakagawa (Mililani, Hawai'i) is in her first season with the Vulcans after previously spending two seasons at Academy of Art (NCAA D-II), who discontinued its athletics programs this past spring.
HAWAI'I HILO WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL WEEK: 1-1
Sept. 18 vs Fresno Pacific: L, 3-1 (Hilo, HI)
- 23 Digs (Season High)
- Ranked tied No. 2 for single-game digs in a four-set match
Sept. 20 vs Dominican: W, 3-0 (Hilo, HI)
- 23 Digs (Season High)
- PacWest season-high digs in a three-set match
- Three service aces
PACWEST CONFERENCE WEEKLY AWARDS (SEPT. 15-21)
- Player of the Week: Sophia Baugh, Point Loma
- Defender of the Week: LC Nakagawa, Hawai'i Hilo
- Team of the Week: Fresno Pacific
