Franklin Named Conference Player of the Week

MADISON, Wis. – No. 1 Wisconsin volleyball’s Sarah Franklin was named Big Ten Player of the week, as announced by the conference Monday afternoon.

Franklin helped the Badgers to a 2-0 weekend sweep over Rutgers and Maryland and tallied 34 kills (34-9-78) on the weekend. The Florida native averaged 5.67 kills per set, hit .321, and added five service aces. Against Maryland alone, Franklin had a match-high 18 kills.

Defensively, the six-foot-four outside hitter collected 18 digs, averaging 3.00 digs per set, had two blocks, and totaled 40 points (6.67 pts/set) in the two matches.

The Badgers will host Ohio State Wednesday with first serve scheduled for 7 p.m. The match will air live on the Big Ten Network.