WWU's Hutchinson named volleyball defensive player of the week

Western Washington University libero Samantha Hutchinson has been named the Red Lion/Great Northwest Athletic Conference Volleyball Defensive Player of the Week for Sept. 8-14.

Hutchinson, a junior from University Place, averaged 8.50 digs as the Vikings won three of four matches at the Sonoma State Seawolf Spike Invitational last weekend. She totaled 102 digs in 12 games.