SEWARD, Neb. – A major reason behind the attacking success of the eighth-ranked Concordia University Volleyball team, Bree Burtwistle was honored appropriately on Tuesday (Sept. 20). The conference recognized Burtwistle as the GPAC/Hauff Mid-America Sports Setter of the Week and the NAIA also awarded Burtwistle with National Setter of the Week distinction. The native of Stanton, Neb., is the first Bulldog volleyball player to be honored by the GPAC in 2022.
Burtwistle was voted GPAC and NAIA setter of the week based on her performances in Concordia’s straight sets wins over Doane and No. 13 College of Saint Mary. Over those two matches, Burtwistle produced a combined 75 assists (12.5 per set), eight digs, three kills and three blocks. While facilitating the attack, Burtwistle helped the Bulldogs hit .347 with an average of 16.17 kills per set for the week. Among all NAIA players, the Stanton High School alum ranks fifth in assists per set (11.0) and 17th in total assists (506) this season. Over four combined seasons with Concordia and Midland, Burtwistle has totaled 1,366 career assists.
The Bulldogs (12-1, 3-1 GPAC) will be back on action on Wednesday for a trip to Yankton, S.D., where they will take on Mount Marty (6-6, 1-3 GPAC) at 7:30 p.m. CT.