St. thomas’ Rudzitis, South Dakota State’s Burr Claim Summit League Volleyball Weekly Honors
Tezra Rudzitis of the University of St. Thomas and Madison Burr of South Dakota State University have been recognized with the Kwik Star Summit League Offensive and Defensive Player of the Week awards,respectively,for games played through November 4. The accolades highlight outstanding individual performances as the league enters the final stretch of the regular season.
These weekly awards, sponsored by Kwik Star, acknowledge the top volleyball players in the Summit League. Rudzitis’ offensive prowess and Burr’s defensive strength are pivotal as teams battle for positioning in the upcoming Summit League Championship tournament. The awards underscore the rising talent within the conference and the competitive nature of summit League volleyball.
Rudzitis, a standout for the Tommies, earned the Offensive Player of the Week title following a dominant performance on November 4. She led St. Thomas to a victory,contributing significantly to the team’s offensive efforts.
Burr, representing South Dakota State, secured the Defensive Player of the Week award with her extraordinary play. Her contributions were instrumental in bolstering the Jackrabbits’ defensive front during recent competition, including a match on November 4.
Kwik Star, a family-owned convenience store chain operating over 900 locations across six Midwestern states, sponsors the weekly awards as part of its commitment to supporting collegiate athletics and the communities it serves. The company, employing over 38,000 individuals, shares 40% of its pre-tax profits with its coworkers and consistently receives recognition as a Top Workplace. More information about Kwik Star can be found at Kwiktrip.com.
