SAN FRANCISCO -- Washington State Volleyball's Alexis Dirige was selected as the Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Week for the week of Nov. 19 - Nov. 25 as announced by the Pac-12 Conference office Monday. The junior is now the second Cougar to earn the award in 2018.

Alexis started off the week helping lead the Cougars to a 3-0 sweep victory over the Beavers of Oregon State with 11 digs, and four total assists. She then went on to continue to elevate her play against No. 19 Washington inside Bohler Gym, aiding WSU in a five-set win which helped clinch a hosting spot at the No. 16 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament.

Dirige made phenomenal plays against the Huskies all throughout the match, totaling 25 digs, a reception percentage of 1.000, and added six assists to her stat line. The contest against Washington also marked the 11th match this season where Alexis totaled 20 or more digs to anchor the defensive ground game. 

Washington State returns to the action next, Friday, November 30, as the Cougars will host the first and second rounds of the NCAA Tournament, with WSU matched up against Northern Arizona in round one, inside Bohler Gym at 7 p.m. PT.