Last Week’s Stats: 3.53 points per set, 3.00 kills per set, 2.67 digs per set, 5 service aces
Lagida delivered solid performances against solid competition this past week to lead Chicago State to a split record in four matches. The Poland native averaged 3.53 points, 3.00 kills and 2.67 digs per set during that stretch. After the Cougars fell to Indiana and Ball State in the opening matches of the Indiana Invitational, Lagida delivered a double-double on 16 kills and 11 digs to propel her team past Southern Indiana by a 3-1 final. She capped off her weekend by taking home All-Tournament Team honors after she combined for 39 kills, 29 digs and four service aces. On Monday, the outside hitter contributed 11 digs and a season-high three blocks in four sets against crosstown rival Illinois-Chicago to make it back-to-back triumphs for Chicago State. Amongst league leaders, Lagida leads the way in total kills (120) while her 3.43 kill-per-set average is good for third overall. She is the second Chicago State player to take home a weekly award from the NEC, as Andrea Calderon was pegged the NEC/Molten Defensive Player of the Week last Tuesday.