For the second straight week, Hillsdale College senior Lauren Passaglia was undeniable.

Passaglia recorded another triple-double to lead Hillsdale to victory in a critical match with the G-MAC North Division lead on the line on Saturday at Northwood, and her play in that vital match helped her earn G-MAC North Division Player of the Week honors for the second-straight week, the conference office announced on Monday. It's Passaglia's second-ever weekly conference award as well as her second in as many weeks.

As she's done all season, Passaglia was everywhere for the Chargers in the match against the Timberwolves. She was a key cog offensively, both tying for the team lead with 12 kills on .320 hitting and, while also serving as a part-time setter in the team's 6-2 system, leading Hillsdale in assists with 31 as well. She also played a key role defensively in the match for the Chargers, with 11 digs.

Passaglia's versatility as both a high-level hitter and a top setter make her a unique weapon in Hillsdale's arsenal that make the 14-3 and G-MAC-leading Chargers tough for teams to handle. That versatility has been on full display this season, as Passaglia was Hillsdale's home tournament MVP in September while leading the Chargers to an undefeated record in that event, and also named to the All-Midwest Region Crossover team in October after helping the Chargers to the best record of any G-MAC squad in the crossover. The senior ranks in the top 10 in hitting percentage and assists per set in conference play as well.

Passaglia will look to maintain a high level of play as the Chargers head into a busy week, with matches on Thursday, Friday and Saturday ahead, including a showdown with East Division leader Ashland on Friday night.

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