Wisconsin Athletics | October 8, 2019 College volleyball: Wisconsin's Sydney Hilley named AVCA National Player of the Week The top 3 volleyball games to watch in week seven and why Share After leading the Wisconsin Badgers to upset wins over No. 5 Penn State and at No. 2 Nebraska, Sydney Hilley was named the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) National Player of the Week. She is the sixth UW player to be named National Player of the Week. TOP 25: Baylor stays on top, Wisconsin jumps into top 10 in latest volleyball rankings Wisconsin AVCA National Players of the Week Lizzy Fitzgerald Sept. 25, 2000, Sept. 4, 2001 Molly Haggerty Sept. 21, 2016 Sydney Hilley Oct. 8, 2019 Jenny Maastricht Oct. 30, 2000 Dana Rettke Oct. 22, 2018 Jackie Simpson Oct. 31, 2006 Hilley was also named Big Ten Player and Setter of the Week as well. In case everyone didn't know how great of a week @sydhil_ had, here is some more recognition 🌟 Congratulations, Sydney! pic.twitter.com/H8Yfk6VxAV — Wisconsin Volleyball (@BadgerVB) October 8, 2019 "I see a player that is totally trusting herself and trusting her teammates," said Badgers head coach Kelly Sheffield. "Playing free and with a lot of confidence in a lot of people. I think that's when she's operating at her best, I think that's when we're operating at our best - when she's playing free and not worrying about making mistakes. Her range has gotten a lot bigger." GAMES OF THE WEEK: Wisconsin vs. Minnesota is one of three top matches to watch this week "She's got full command of the offense in transition right now. How's she communicating with her team is growing and different. It's certainly fun watching her evolution." The ultimate college wrestling fan guide to the 2022 senior world team trials Here's everything you need to know about the top college wrestlers competing this weekend at the 2022 senior world team trials in Iowa. READ MORE See 34 NCAA tournament buzzer-beaters from 1977 to 2021 Here's your one-stop shop to reminisce upon 34 buzzer-beaters in March Madness history. READ MORE Top 10 fan bases in the 2022 men's NCAA tournament, ranked Andy Katz ranks the top 10 fan bases in the 2022 NCAA men's tournament, based on how likely they are to travel to a regional site and make it feel like a home game for their team. READ MORE