MIAC RELEASE

ARDEN HILLS, MINN.—Bethel University middle blocker Grace Bathurst was named October 19 MIAC Volleyball Offensive Player of the Week. This is Bathurst's third career, and second MIAC Player of the Week selection of 2026. She also earned the distinction on September 21, 2026 and October 27, 2025.

October 19 MIAC Volleyball Players of the Week
Offensive: Grace Bathurst (Bethel)
Specialty: Michaela Dooley (St. Olaf)

Bathurst accumulated a .473 hitting percentage, 3.88 kills per set (31 kills), and 11 total blocks for the Royals in their 2-0 week that consisted of 3-1 victories over Augsburg on October 14, and Gustavus Adolphus on October 17. The Moorhead, Minnesota native finished with 18 kills, a whopping .720 hitting percentage, six total blocks, and 21.5 points in Bethel's four-set victory over Augsburg on October 14. She followed that with 13 kills, a .281 hitting mark, five total blocks, and 16.0 points in a 3-1 win over Gustavus on October 17.

Through 20 matches and 69 sets played in 2026, Bathurst ranks third in the MIAC with a .338 hitting percentage. Bathurst carries 241 kills (3.17/set), 53 blocks (0.72/set), and 245.5 points (3.60/set).

Bathurst and the Royals will host Concordia (Minn.) at Robertson Center Gym on Wednesday, October 21 at 6 p.m.