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McGill’s Iannotti and Heslinga of Alberta named U SPORTS Volleyball Players of the Week

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Women’s Volleyball Player of the Week: Victoria Iannotti, McGill

  • Position: Power Hitter
  • Hometown: St. Laurent, QC
  • Year: 5th
  • Program: Engineering

Victoria Iannotti scored 37 points as the Martlets won a pair of victories over the weekend, defeating Sherbrooke 3-1 on Friday, followed by a 3-2 win over Laval on Saturday. She registered her points on the strength of 33 kills, one service ace, two stuff blocks, and a pair of assisted blocks over nine sets. She added four assists and, on defense, she contributed 22 digs.

The results leave McGill just two points out of first place with a 6-3 record in the eight-team RSEQ conference.

Men’s Volleyball Player of the Week: Isaac Heslinga, Alberta  

  • Position: Outside Hitter
  • Hometown: Orangeville, Ont.
  • Year: 3rd
  • Program: Engineering

Isaac Heslinga scored 17.5 points with a .389 hit percentage and 17 kills in a 3-1 loss against Trinity Western on Friday evening. However, his Saturday performance led the Golden Bears to a 3-1 victory over the Spartans. He hit .316 and had 17 kills once again, with a total of 19 points.


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