BAY CITY - Saginaw Valley State University junior volleyball student-athlete Kaylee Schmitt was selected as the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) North Division Player of the Week after the opening weekend of play.

Schmitt had a solid weekend in leading the Cardinals to a 4-0 record at the Ferris State Invitational. Schmitt amassed 57 kills, averaging 3.17 per set, while hitting for a .345 percentage in the matches. She added 14 blocks, an average of 0.78 per set, and 11 digs. Schmitt notched a career-high 18 kills twice over the weekend. SVSU is off to a 4-0 start for the first time since 2008 (8-0). Kaylee was one of three Cardinals selected to the All-Tournament Team as well.

The Cardinals hit the road once more this upcoming weekend, as they are set to participate in the Vulcan Invitational at California (Pa.). SVSU faces off against Bridgeport (12 pm) and Clarion (3 pm) on Friday (Sep. 11) before tangling with Cal (10 am) and Truman (1 pm) on Saturday (Sep. 12).