Tyler & Wielonski Earn MAC Weekly Honors

CLEVELAND - - For their play in guiding the Ball State women's volleyball team to a 2-0 record last week, freshman outside Carson Tyler was named the Mid-American Conference Offensive Player of the Week and senior setter Megan Wielonski was named the MAC Setter of the Week.

The pair helped guide the Cardinals to a Thursday sweep at Butler (Sept. 19) and a thrilling five-set victory Friday in its regular season home opener versus Wright State (Sept. 20).

Tyler earns MAC Offensive Player of the Week honors for the first time in her career after leading all MAC players with a 4.75 kills-per-set average last week, smashing 38 total kills over BSU's two matches. Even more impressive, Tyler ranked fifth in the MAC during the week with a .386 hitting percentage.

Tyler started with a match-high 13 kills and a career-best .524 (13-2-21) attack percentage in the sweep of the Bulldogs. She followed with a career-high and match-best 25 kills in the win over the Raiders In the backcourt, Tyler averaged 1.75 digs per set with seven digs in each match. She also boasted a .930 (53-for-57) reception percentage.

Wielonski, who garners MAC Setter of the Week honors for the 10th time in her career, led Ball State to a league-high .266 hitting percentage last week by dishing out a MAC-best 10.50 assists per set. She started by dishing out 34 assists and leading the Cardinals to a season-high .341 hitting mark in the sweep over the Bulldogs. She followed with 50 assists against the Raiders, setting the offense to a .225 mark.

Wielonski was just as solid on defense, leading the Cardinals with 27 digs and a 3.38 digs-per-set average. The effort included a season-high 19 digs in the win over WSU. She also added four total blocks to help limit Ball State's opponents to a league-low .165 rate of success.

The Ball State women's volleyball team returns to action Friday for the first of two straight home matches versus Bowling Green.

Friday's match, which starts at 6 p.m., is dollar night with $1 hot dogs and $1 popcorn. In addition, t-shirts will be available for the first 400 students.

Saturday's match, which starts at 4 p.m., is Volley Card Club and Camper Day. There will be a free post-match clinic for all Volley Cards Club members, while anyone who attended a 2024 Ball State women's volleyball camp can receive free admission.

Players Mentioned

Carson Tyler

Megan Wielonski

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