Martin Named AVCA National Player of the Week
11/25/2025 11:15:00 AM | Volleyball
Fourth Bluejay in program history to earn the honor
OMAHA, Neb. -- Creighton Volleyball's Ava Martin picked up National Player of the Week honors from the American Volleyball Coaches Association on Tuesday, the latest milestone in a whirlwind week for the senior outside hitter from Overland Park, Kan.
Martin was named MVP of the BIG EAST Tournament on Sunday after helping Creighton to a sixth straight league tournament title. Martin averaged 6.83 kills per set on .438 hitting while also contributing 11 digs and three blocks. Martin had 24 kills and hit .432 in three sets in a semifinal win at Marquette, then put down 17 more kills on .444 hitting vs. Xavier in the final. Her 24 kills were Creighton's most ever in a BIG EAST Tournament match and 41 overall kills a CU best for a single BIG EAST Tournament.
The Tournament MVP recognition came two days after she was honored as BIG EAST Player of the Year last Friday. On Monday, roughly 12 hours after returning home with her fourth BIG EAST Tournament title and All-Tournament Team recognition, Martin was the second overall pick in the Major League Volleyball Draft by the Atlanta Vibe.
Martin is the fourth player in program history to earn AVCA National Player of the Week recognition, joining Michelle Sicner (Oct. 15, 2013), Keeley Davis (Oct. 15, 2019) and Kendra Wait (Sept. 22, 2024).
Up next, Martin and No. 12 Creighton (25-5) await their NCAA Tournament fate. Pairings will be announced next Sunday at 5 p.m. in a nationally-televised selection show on ESPN. The Bluejay team will gather at Old Mattress Factory Bar & Grill in Omaha.
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Martin was named MVP of the BIG EAST Tournament on Sunday after helping Creighton to a sixth straight league tournament title. Martin averaged 6.83 kills per set on .438 hitting while also contributing 11 digs and three blocks. Martin had 24 kills and hit .432 in three sets in a semifinal win at Marquette, then put down 17 more kills on .444 hitting vs. Xavier in the final. Her 24 kills were Creighton's most ever in a BIG EAST Tournament match and 41 overall kills a CU best for a single BIG EAST Tournament.
The Tournament MVP recognition came two days after she was honored as BIG EAST Player of the Year last Friday. On Monday, roughly 12 hours after returning home with her fourth BIG EAST Tournament title and All-Tournament Team recognition, Martin was the second overall pick in the Major League Volleyball Draft by the Atlanta Vibe.
Martin is the fourth player in program history to earn AVCA National Player of the Week recognition, joining Michelle Sicner (Oct. 15, 2013), Keeley Davis (Oct. 15, 2019) and Kendra Wait (Sept. 22, 2024).
Up next, Martin and No. 12 Creighton (25-5) await their NCAA Tournament fate. Pairings will be announced next Sunday at 5 p.m. in a nationally-televised selection show on ESPN. The Bluejay team will gather at Old Mattress Factory Bar & Grill in Omaha.
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