Roberts named USPV Player of the Week

Published on March 19, 2002 under United States Professional Volleyball League (USPV)
St. Louis Quest News Release


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Contact: Mike Miazga, Director, Media Relations, USPV, (630) 575-8827

St. Louis Middle Blocker Roberts Named USPV Player Of The Week

OAKBROOK TERRACE, ILL., March 19, 2002_ St. Louis Quest Middle Blocker Benishe Roberts has been named U.S. Pro Volleyball (USPV) Player Of The Week for the period March 11-17.

Roberts helped resurgent St. Louis to a 2-1 record during a three-match stretch.

In those three matches, Roberts averaged 17.2 points, 12.7 kills, 3.8 blocks and 6.0 blocks.

Roberts becomes the second player to repeat this season as Player Of The Week. Roberts won the award back in Week 2. Chicago's Kristee Porter was the first USPV player to win the award on two occasions.

Roberts is currently averaging 14.3 points, 10.0 kills, 3.39 blocks and 7.7 digs a contest.

USPV Standings Team	W	L	Pts 
Minnesota		7	3	21 
Chicago		4	4	13 
St. Louis		4	5	12 
Grand Rapids	3	6	8 
3 points for a 3-0 or 3-1 win 2 points for a 3-2 win 1 point for a 3-2 loss

Tuesday's match St. Louis at Grand Rapids, 7 p.m.



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