Colorado State University Athletics
Richards Named Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Week
10/20/2026 2:28:00 PM | Volleyball
Middle Blocker wins second weekly award of the season
FORT COLLINS – Colorado State volleyball middle blocker Kekua Richards was named the Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Week for the second time this season after leading the Rams to a dominant win over Utah State on Saturday to keep CSU undefeated in conference play so far this season.
Richards contributed seven block assists and two solo blocks in the win over Utah State as she led the Rams in blocking on a record breaking day - 18.0 team blocks set the program record for team blocks in a three set match in the modern scoring era.
She also totaled five kills offensively, contributing both to the offense and defense for the Rams, finishing the weekend with 10.5 points.
The team will continue Pac-12 play this week as the Rams fight for home court advantage and the chance to host the Pac-12 tournament later this season while they travel to Washington State and Boise State for week nine of the season.
Richards contributed seven block assists and two solo blocks in the win over Utah State as she led the Rams in blocking on a record breaking day - 18.0 team blocks set the program record for team blocks in a three set match in the modern scoring era.
She also totaled five kills offensively, contributing both to the offense and defense for the Rams, finishing the weekend with 10.5 points.
The team will continue Pac-12 play this week as the Rams fight for home court advantage and the chance to host the Pac-12 tournament later this season while they travel to Washington State and Boise State for week nine of the season.
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