MILWAUKEE, Wis. (naccsports.org) --- Aurora University junior Rosie Karl (Elburn, Ill.) and St. Norbert College senior Maddie Kitowski (Oconomowoc, Wis.) have been named Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference (NACC) Women's Volleyball Student-Athletes of the Week for the week of Nov. 2-8, 2026, as selected by the league's athletics communications professionals.

This is the second consecutive weekly honor for Karl.

Defense --- Maddie Kitowski, Sr., DS/L, St. Norbert College
Kitowski, a senior defensive specialist/libero, finished her career with a career-high 25 digs, averaging 8.33 digs per set while also chipping in five assists. She has averaged 7.44 digs per set over the last several weeks. By comparison, the current NACC leader averages 4.63 digs per set, while the NCAA Division III leader currently averages 6.30 digs per set.

Offense --- Rosie Karl, Jr., OH, Aurora University
Karl, a junior outside hitter, had a tremendous week in which Aurora went 2-0 with wins over Benedictine (3-0) and at MSOE (3-0) to clinch the 2026 NACC title with a perfect 12-0 mark in league play. Karl totaled 27 kills - an average of 4.50 per set - with 13 against Benedictine and 14 at MSOE. She hit .472 across the two matches.