WICHITA – Wichita State's Gabi Maas was named the American Conference Defensive Player of the Week following a 49-dig week on the road.
 
The fifth-year libero from Aurora, Colo. averaged a conference-high 5.44 digs per set across two matches. Maas recorded 25 digs in the five-set loss to East Carolina before digging 24 balls in the four-set win at Charlotte.
 
Maas now leads the American Conference in total digs with 321 and digs per set with 3.87 this season, helping the Shockers lead the conference in team digs.
 
The Shockers return to action Friday, Oct. 30, taking on North Texas at 6 p.m. in Charles Koch Arena. Fans can arrive early for pre-match trick-or-treating around the concourse, and kids will receive a free "Fear the Wheat" candy bucket presented by AR Roofing while supplies last.