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Thomas Named Big West Defensive Player of the Week
10/20/2025 3:15:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
Thomas’ defensive dominance helps propel Long Beach State to back-to-back Big West victories.
LONG BEACH, Calif. — Long Beach State middle blocker Nieko Thomas has been selected as the Big West Women's Volleyball Defensive Player of the Week, the conference office announced Monday.
A fifth-year senior, Thomas was a dominant presence at the net as she helped lead the Beach to a 2-0 week in Big West play. She averaged 2.0 blocks, 1.29 kills, and 2.43 points per set, guiding Long Beach State to victories over UC San Diego and Hawai'i.
In the 3-1 win over the Tritons on Oct. 16, Thomas matched her career high with 10 total blocks while contributing five kills and a dig. She followed that performance with another strong effort in the 3-0 sweep of the Rainbow Wahine on Oct. 17, recording four blocks, four kills, and three digs.
With the pair of victories, Long Beach State improved to 14-5 overall and 7-1 in Big West action, remaining among the league leaders as the conference schedule reaches its midpoint.
The Beach return to the court on Thursday, Oct. 23, when they travel to CSUN (11-8, 4-4 Big West). First serve is set for 6 p.m. with live coverage available on ESPN+.
~#LongBeachState~
A fifth-year senior, Thomas was a dominant presence at the net as she helped lead the Beach to a 2-0 week in Big West play. She averaged 2.0 blocks, 1.29 kills, and 2.43 points per set, guiding Long Beach State to victories over UC San Diego and Hawai'i.
In the 3-1 win over the Tritons on Oct. 16, Thomas matched her career high with 10 total blocks while contributing five kills and a dig. She followed that performance with another strong effort in the 3-0 sweep of the Rainbow Wahine on Oct. 17, recording four blocks, four kills, and three digs.
With the pair of victories, Long Beach State improved to 14-5 overall and 7-1 in Big West action, remaining among the league leaders as the conference schedule reaches its midpoint.
The Beach return to the court on Thursday, Oct. 23, when they travel to CSUN (11-8, 4-4 Big West). First serve is set for 6 p.m. with live coverage available on ESPN+.
~#LongBeachState~
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