Fresno State Athletics
Marissa Brand named Sysco Athlete of the Week
9/6/2011 12:00:00 AM | Women's Volleyball
Sept. 6, 2011
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| Fresno State junior outside hitter Marissa Brand was named the Sysco Student-Athlete of the Week and Western Athletic Conference Volleyball Player of the Week for the week of Aug. 29-Sept. 4. This is Brand's first WAC Player of the Week honor of the season and the second of her career. She has won two of the past three WAC weekly awards dating back to the final week of last season. The Cypress, Calif., native tallied 46 kills, 31 digs, five service aces and five blocks over three matches en route to all-tournament team honors at the Sacramento State Invitational last week. Brand averaged 4.60 kills on .300 hitting, 3.10 digs, 0.50 blocks, and 0.50 service aces as she led the Bulldogs to a second-place finish with a 2-1 record. She opened the week with 15 kills, 13 digs, three blocks and three service aces in a win over Sacramento State. It was her fourth double-double in as many matches this season. Against Cal State Northridge, Brand was just shy of a double-double, finishing with 15 kills, nine digs. She closed out the tournament with 16 kills on .500 hitting, nine digs, two blocks and two service aces vs. Marist. She currently leads the WAC in kills (4.10) and points (4.55). Other Nominees: Morgan Castain, Women's Soccer Ann Poythress, Cross Country Robbie Rouse, Football 2010-11 Archive2009-10 Archive 2008-09 Archive 2007-08 Archive 2006-07 Archive Sysco Central California is proud to honor the Fresno State Athlete of the Week, just as we're proud to serve our local foodservice industry with integrity, trust and a commitment to a healthier community. Since 1938, Sysco has partnered with Central Valley businesses with the goal of helping them flourish and succeed - often keeping family businesses strong for generations. At the same time, we support the people and organizations that make Central California such a special place to call home, including Fresno State and the student athletes who share Sysco's passion for excellence. | |
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