MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) announced its Kwik Trip Athletes of the Week for the week of October 5 - October 11, with UW-Eau Claire women's volleyball player Kaitlyn Erickson Women's Volleyball Defensive Athlete of the Week honors. The selection was determined by a vote of WIAC head coaches and sports information directors.

Erickson earned All-Tournament Team honors at Blugold Alumni Weekend Invitational as UW-Eau Claire swept its competition. En route to helping the Blugolds go 3-1 on the week, Erickson averaged 4.07 digs per set as the defense kept opponents hitting averages below 22.8 percent. She added 20 assists and two service aces on the offensive side.

The Blugolds are back in action on Wednesday, October 14 when they host St. Olaf College at the Sonnentag Event Center. First serve is scheduled for 7 p.m.

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