Aurora University outside Rosie Karl and middle Sophie Knazur were named Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference (NACC) Women's Volleyball Student-Athletes of the Week, as selected by the league's athletics communications professionals.

Defense --- Sophie Knazur, Jr., MB
Knazur, a junior middle, was a significant presence at the net as Aurora defeated Concordia Chicago and Edgewood to clinch a share of the 2026 NACC women's volleyball title. She averaged 1.14 blocks per set over the two matches, recording three block assists in a sweep of Concordia Chicago Oct. 29,. Knazur then posted five blocks (one solo) and three digs as the Spartans emerged with a 3-1 win in a matchup of the NACC's preseason title favorites.

Offense --- Rosie Karl, Jr., OH
Karl, a junior outside, had an impressive week offensively for Aurora, averaging 4.14 kills per set while hitting .490 as the Spartans defeated Concordia Chicago (3-0) and Edgewood (3-1) to clinch at least a share of the 2026 NACC women's volleyball crown. She had 13 kills against the Cougars, then recorded 16 kills while hitting .560 in the four-set win over Edgewood.

Next action for the Spartan women's volleyball team comes on Thursday, November 5 when they host Benedictine University. Opening serve is slated for 6:00 p.m. In Thornton Gymnasium.