Adiel Tiedjop - California Baptist
University
Sophomore, OH, 6-3
(Cameroon)
The NAIA
National Player of the Week is
Adiel Tiedjop of California Baptist University. Tiedjop is a 6-3 sophomore
from Cameroon, and averaged 4.7 kills per game while hitting .509 for the week.
California Baptist went 1-1 this week with a win over No. 3 Cardinal Stritch,
3-0, before dropping a match to NCAA Division I-Pepperdine. Tiedjop is looking
to maintain his offense and help his team as they near the NAIA National
Invitational Tournament to be held at Park University in April. Currently,
California Baptist sits as the No. 2 team in the NAIA coaches poll with a record
of 10-10.
Matt Washechek - Missouri
Baptist University
Senior,
S, 6-0 (St. Charles, Mo.)
The NAIA
National Setter of the Week is 6-0 senior,
Matt Washechek from Missouri Baptist University. This is the first time
this year that Washecheck has earned this honor. Originally from St. Charles,
Mo., Washechek averaged 12.43 assists per game helping his team to a 1-1 record
this week. He also averaged 0.86 kills per game and 1.71 digs per game.
Washechek is an excellent setter and will continue to help his team be a strong
force as they enter post season play.
Hapaki Kaululaau - Johnson
and Wales University
Junior (Laie, Hawai'i)
The NAIA
National Libero of the Week is Hapaki Kaululaau from Johnson and Wales
University. Kaululaau, a 5-9 junior from Laie, Hawai'i, averaged 3.25 digs per
game with a efficiency of .979. His excellent ball control was an important
factor in his team's 1-1 record this week, as they split a pair of matches
versus Warner Southern College. Currently, Johnson and Wales University is
ranked No. 7 in the NAIA National Coaches Poll.
