Kaya Merkler Named ACC Volleyball Co-Player Of The Week

Posted Oct 19, 2021
North Carolina sophomore Kaya Merkler was named ACC Volleyball Co-Player of the Week on Tuesday after leading the Tar Heels to back-to-back road sweeps. The middle hitter started both matches at Boston College and Syracuse for the Heels, tallying 23 kills and four blocks with a .618 attacking clip, committing just two errors in six sets played. (GoHeels.com)

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