Liz Holmes

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. - Northern Kentucky University’s Liz Holmes has been named Great Lakes Valley Conference Player of the Week in volleyball.

Holmes, a sophomore middle hitter and a graduate of Mercy High School in Cincinnati, recorded 93 total kills last week as NKU posted a 4-1 record. She also hammered down a career-high 30 kills in a victory over Palm Beach Atlantic at the Lady Eagle Classic in Jefferson City, Tenn.

Holmes started last week with 15 kills, nine digs and a .700 hitting percentage as NKU knocked off previously unbeaten Lincoln Memorial in three games on the road. She also added a 23-kill performance in a five-game victory against Newberry (S.C.) at the Lady Eagle Classic.

Holmes hit .326 for the week and averaged 4.89 kills per game. She also averaged 0.53 aces, 2.68 digs per game and had 12 total blocks as NKU improved to 7-2.

NKU will play at the Charleston (W. Va.) Tournament this weekend, beginning with a 2 p.m. match against Shepherd on Friday. The Norse will face host Charleston at 6 p.m. later that day.