GARY, Ind. — Senior setter Gabi Lilovich has been named the Herff Jones RedHawk Athlete of the Week for Week 9 after her all-around performance in Indiana University Northwest's Oct. 16 match against Trinity Christian College.

Lilovich directed the RedHawks' offense and delivered in the clutch during a five-set Dig Pink thriller that saw Indiana Northwest prevail. The senior showed her versatility by mixing precise distribution with timely attacking — coming through with key kills from the outside and contributing pressure from the service line. Her play helped the RedHawks win a tight fifth set and secure an emotional home victory before a packed Savannah Center crowd.

A veteran leader in the lineup, Lilovich's poise and ability to produce in high-leverage moments have been central to IUN's recent success. For running the offense with confidence and making the plays the RedHawks needed most in the Oct. 16 matchup, Gabi Lilovich is your Herff Jones RedHawk Athlete of the Week for Week 9.