Limestone libero named Independent Teams Player of Week

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A player following the best performance of his career is earning a college men’s volleyball award.

Off the Block announced Monday that Limestone libero Michal Podgorzak was selected as the Off the Block Independent Teams Player of the Week.

Podgorzak led all players with a career-high 26 digs as Limestone defeated Tusculum in four games on Friday to extend its winning streak to three matches.

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The Independent Teams Player of the Week recognizes the best player during the week from NCAA Division I-II men’s volleyball teams that are competing without a conference affiliation.

The eight independent teams this season are Alderson Broaddus, Daemen, D’Youville, Limestone, Lincoln Memorial, Queens, St. Francis Brooklyn and Tusculum.

This is the second time this season that Podgorzak has earned the Independent Teams Player of the Week.

Off the Block determines the Independent Teams Player of the Week based on a variety of factors, including a player’s individual performance and how a player’s team fared during the week.

The winner of the Independent Teams Player of the Week is unveiled every week during the regular season on the Off the Block website, offtheblockblog.com.

Off the Block is a national award winning website that started in 2011 and is the nation’s leader in college men’s volleyball coverage.