Sept. 27, 2005

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.--Nicole Wilson (Missouri) was tabbed the Sports Imports/AVCA Division I National Player of the Week on Monday by the American Volleyball Coaches Association.

It marks the second straight week a Big 12 conference student-athlete has received the honor and third time this season. Josi Lima (Kansas) earned the accolade on Sept. 19, while Christina Houghtelling (Nebraska) was the first selection of the 2005 season on Aug. 29.

Wilson, who earned Big 12 Player of the Week earlier on Monday, led the Tigers to sweeps at Colorado and against No. 17 Kansas State to extend Missouri's record to 10-0 (4-0 Big 12). The Lincoln, Neb., native was errorless at the net last week, recording 23 kills in 32 attempts.

At CU, Wilson tallied 12 kills on a .632 hitting percentage while posting eight blocks and two digs. Wilson compiled a perfect serving performance as well in 12 attempts.

On Saturday, Wilson was 11-of-13 (.846) against the Wildcats. She also contributed nine block assists to the No. 8-nationally ranked Tiger effort.

Wilson averaged 5.25 points, 3.83 kills, 2.83 blocks, and 0.67 digs along with a .719 hitting percentage last week.

Missouri returns to action at Baylor on Wednesday at 7 p.m CT.