Cal State Northridge middle blocker Jennifer Fopma (Bellflower, CA/Pepperdine) was named the Big West Player of the Week for the third time this season as she had stellar performances against conference contenders Long Beach State and UC Irvine.
Fopma, a 6-3 senior,showed her versatility in helping the Matadors claim second place in the Big West with the two victories. She averaged 7.00 kills, 2.50 digs, 1.75 blocks and 0.38 service aces per game while hitting .259 (56-27-112) for the week.
In the win over Long Beach State, Fopma pounded a season-high 29 kills and added 10 digs, two service aces and seven blocks. She hit .309 (29-12-55) for the match while totalling a season-high 55 swings. On Saturday against UC Irvine, Fopma accumulated 27 kills, 10 digs and seven blocks, posting her fifth double-double of the season.
Fopma ranks third in the Big West in kills (5.16 kpg) and blocks (1.42 bpg) per game.