University of Evansville volleyball player Sally Kulupka, a senior from Delphi, Ind., was named the the Prairie Farms/Missouri Valley Conference Scholar-Athlete of the Week, Commissioner Doug Elgin announced today. UE's senior outside hitter powered the Aces to victories against Bradley (3-0) on Oct. 31 and UNI (3-1) on Nov. 1.

Kulupka, who has a 3.58 cumulative grade-point average in nursing, averaged 4.0 kills per set in the two contests, as UE improved to 7-5 in the league -- its best MVC record this deep into the season
since 2000. 

Versus Bradley, she hit .273 with 11 kills and two block assists, and against UNI, Kulupka posted a match-high 17 kills while hitting .256 in the Aces' first win in 31 all-time matches against the Panthers.

To qualify for Prairie Farms/Missouri Valley Conference Scholar-Athlete of the Week laurels, student-athletes must carry a cumulative grade-point average of 3.00, completed at least one academic year at a Valley institution and must be at least a sophomore in academic standing.  In addition to the academic qualifications, student-athletes will be evaluated on their athletic performance for a one-week period.