UC Ivine's Kelly Wing Named Big West Women's Volleyball Player of the Week

UC Irvine senior Kelly Wing (Murrieta Valley, CA/Murrieta Valley HS) was chosen Big West Women's Volleyball Player of the Week after pushing the Anteaters along on their 10-game home winning streak and blasting her way to becoming UC Irvine's leader in service aces.

The 5-11 outside hitter had five aces against Utah State to cap the week with 11 service aces and 145 career service aces, passing up Gina Elchuck's record of 142 (1981-84). Wing also surpassed the 1,900 career kill mark this week with help from two 30-plus matches. Her five service aces against Utah State matched her career high for the fourth time, and her seven block assists against Idaho was a personal best.

In three matches, Wing averaged 6.46 kills, 0.85 aces, three digs and 0.77 blocks per game as UC Irvine improved to 4-2 in the conference and 10-4 overall.

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