Penn State volleyball’s Kennedy Martin and Kendall Northern took home Big Ten weekly honors, the conference announced Monday.

Martin, a veteran right-side hitter from Fort Mill, South Carolina, took home Big Ten Player of the Week. She led the Nittany Lions to key victories over Ohio State and No. 11 Purdue. She piled up 6.50 points per set while hitting .337 across the two games.

Against Purdue, Martin delivered a commanding 24 kills and nine digs, anchoring Penn State’s attack. Facing Ohio State, she notched her fourth double-double of the season with 18 kills, 13 digs, six blocks, and four aces. She earned her 10th career Player of the Week honor.

Northern, a freshman middle blocker, made her mark as Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week. She averaged 1.63 blocks per set, helping Penn State hold both opponents to under a .200 hitting percentage.

She tallied seven blocks against Purdue, limiting its offense, and followed up with six blocks, including two solo efforts, against Ohio State. She also earned her first career ace. She earned her first-career Big Ten conference honor.

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