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Iowa State University Athletics
11.04.2026 | Volleyball
AMES, Iowa – Rachel Van Gorp has earned Big 12 Libero of the Month in the Big 12 Volleyball In-Season Challenge awards announced by the league today.
Van Gorp is one of seven top-performing student-athletes across the league recognized. The inaugural Big 12 Volleyball In-Season Challenge ran from October 1 through November 1, crowning a team champion and the seven individuals.
Across the month, Van Gorp averaged 4.81 digs per set through seven matches. The libero had 15 or more digs in each match, including three of 20-plus. Van Gorp also had 103 receptions without a single error, and served to 11 aces.
The award is Van Gorp's fifth this season from the conference, joining her four Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week honors.
Van Gorp returns to the court tomorrow as the Cyclones take on UCF in Orlando.
Big 12 Volleyball In-Season Challenge Awards
Offensive Player of the Month – Ksenia Rakhmanchik, Baylor
Defensive Player of the Month – Kelli Jo Burgess, BYU
Libero of the Month – Rachel Van Gorp, Iowa State
Setter of the Month – Reese Messer, Kansas
Rookie of the Month – Taylor Stanley, Kansas
Team Champion – BYU
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