South Dakota State University outside hitter Laura Slagter has been named the NCAA Division I Independent Newcomer of the Week.
A 6-1 freshman from Roseville, Minn., Slagter recorded double figures for kills in two SDSU victories last week. She posted a double- double with 19 kills and 16 digs against Drake (Iowa), then added 15 kills, seven digs and five blocks in a five-game victory over Utah Valley State. For the week, Slagter recorded 34 kills (3.78 kpg), hit .298 (34-9-84), recorded 23 digs (2.56 dpg) and added nine blocks (1.00 bpg).
Slagter and her Jackrabbit teammates take on Creighton (Neb.) in Omaha tonight (Tuesday), before returning home to face Northern Colorado on Friday and IPFW on Saturday.