Story courtesy of NAIA National Office

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The explosive attacking performance of Mya Grigsby powered the IU Kokomo (Ind.) Cougars to a perfect 3-0 record and extended their winning streak to eight matches. For her standout efforts, the junior outside hitter from Greenfield, Indiana, has been named the PrestoSports NAIA Women’s Volleyball Attacker of the Week.

Grigsby was the centerpiece of the IU Kokomo offense, totaling 50 kills in 10 sets while averaging 5.0 kills per set and hitting .300 on 100 attacks. She also showcased her defensive skills with 30 digs, six total blocks, and 55.5 points during the week.

Her most dominant performance came in a straight-set road victory over IU East (Ind.), where she erupted for 22 kills while hitting an impressive .459. Grigsby added seven digs and helped the Cougars secure a key conference sweep.

She followed that effort with nine kills, nine digs, two service aces, and two blocks in another three-set win over Midway (Ky.) before closing the week with a double-double against Lindsey Wilson (Ky.). In the four-set victory, Grigsby recorded 19 kills and 14 digs, helping IU Kokomo complete an undefeated week against a challenging slate of opponents.

Throughout the week, Grigsby contributed in every phase of the match. Along with her offensive production, she averaged 3.0 digs per set, posted a .933 reception percentage, and added six total blocks.

With Grigsby leading the attack, IU Kokomo continued its strong late-season surge, extending its winning streak to eight consecutive matches and strengthening its position as one of the top teams in the conference.