DENVER – University of Hawai'i Rainbow Wahine outside hitter Kanani Danielson has been named the Western Athletic Conference Player of the Week Monday, for the week of Oct. 11-17. It is the second time the junior has won the award this season and the eighth time in her career.

 

Danielson led the Rainbow Wahine to wins over both San Jose State (3-0) and Fresno State (3-0). She hit .338 with 4.67 kills, 2.83 digs, 0.50 service aces and 1.00 blocks per set. The junior hit .387 with 15 kills and four blocks in the win over San Jose State. She then posted her seventh double-double of the season with 13 kills and 12 digs, to go with three aces against Fresno State. On the season, Danielson is averaging 4.54 kills, 2.73 digs and 0.59 blocks per set, adding 15 service aces.

 

Hawai'i hits the road this week, playing matches at Idaho (Oct. 21), Boise State (Oct. 23) and Utah State (Oct. 25). The matches vs. Idaho and Utah State will both be aired nationally on ESPNU.

 

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