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Ndavazocheva Earns MIVA Offensive Player of the Week & Off The Block National Honors
February 07, 2023 | Men's Volleyball
MUNCIE, Ind. - Sophomore Tinaishe Ndavazocheva of the ninth-ranked Ball State men's volleyball team has earned his first career weekly honor for the Cardinals after being named the Midwestern Intercollegiate Offensive Player of the Week.
Ndavazocheva gave Ball State its first win over a ranked foe this week, splitting a two-match series with No. 11 BYU. The sophomore from Masvingo, Zimbabwe finished his week with 43 kills, averaging 5.38 per set. He was efficient with his offense, hitting over .300 in both matches and averaging .393 for the week. The outside hitter also added a pair of aces.
Ndavazocheva was also recognized by Off The Block as the nation's Outside Attacker of the Week.
The Ball State men's volleyball team will begin its quest for another MIVA title when it opens conference play Thursday, Feb. 9 against Lewis at 7 pm ET in Worthen Arena.
Ndavazocheva gave Ball State its first win over a ranked foe this week, splitting a two-match series with No. 11 BYU. The sophomore from Masvingo, Zimbabwe finished his week with 43 kills, averaging 5.38 per set. He was efficient with his offense, hitting over .300 in both matches and averaging .393 for the week. The outside hitter also added a pair of aces.
Ndavazocheva was also recognized by Off The Block as the nation's Outside Attacker of the Week.
The Ball State men's volleyball team will begin its quest for another MIVA title when it opens conference play Thursday, Feb. 9 against Lewis at 7 pm ET in Worthen Arena.
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