WOODLAND, Calif. – University of Hawai`i junior outside hitter Joseph Strotman has been named the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation men's volleyball Player of the Week, announced Monday by the conference office.

 

Strotman recorded a career-high 30 kills and 12 digs in the final match of the year for the Warriors, as they upset No. 5 USC, 3-1. On senior night and head coach Mike Wilton's final match, Strotman led the Warriors with career highs in both kills and digs.

 

The junior from San Gabriel, Calif., recorded 13 kills and hit .310 in the first match of the series on Friday against USC. Overall, Strotman had 43 kills in two matches for a 6.14 kills per set average.

 

The Player of the Week honor is the first of Strotman's career and the first for a UH player this season. BYU junior outside hitter Andrew Stewart was also named MSPF Player of the Week.