Tkachuk named CAA Co-Player of the Week
Oct. 5, 2009
Boston, Mass.
Jessica Tkachuk was named Co-Player of the Week for the week of September 28-October 4 by the CAA on Monday. The senior setter posted two triple-doubles in a pair of Northeastern victories over the weekend. Tkachuk has now recorded four-straight triple-doubles and has five on the season, which leads the conference.
Tkachuk got the weekend started turning in an 11 kill, 20 assist and 10 dig performance in a 3-1 victory over Georgia State on Friday, October 2. She also added two service aces in the match. On Sunday, Tkachuk followed up with another triple-double posting 11 kills, 30 assists and 10 digs.
Tkachuk leads the team in assists with 339, which is good for 10th best in the league. Her 0.41 service aces per game lead the team.
Tkachuk and the Huskies sit at 9-7 overall and 2-1 in CAA play. Northeastern returns to action this Friday, October 9 at Towson at 5 p.m.
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