Springer, a sophomore outside hitter from Van Wert, Ohio, averaged 3.50 kills, 2.93 digs, and 0.64 blocks per game as the Lady Cougars posted a 5-0 record during the week and captured their 16th NCCAA East Region title in the past 17 years while also reaching the 30-win mark for the 15th consecutive season.

Springer pounded 14 kills with five blocks against Geneva (Pa.) College, had 12 kills and 11 digs versus Urbana University, ripped 11 kills against Roberts Wesleyan (N.Y.) College, and registered nine kills and 10 digs versus Malone College. The former Crestview High School star posted a .406 attack percentage and a .982 serve percentage.

On the season, Springer ranks second on the team with 298 kills to go with 326 digs, 72 blocks, 61 assists, and 31 aces. She has also posted a .295 attack percentage, a .941 serve percentage, and a .936 serve reception percentage.

MVNU is currently 32-1 overall and ranked 15th in the latest NAIA national poll - the highest ranking in the program’s history. The Lady Cougars, who have won 20 straight matches, have also clinched at least a share of the American Mideast Conference South Division title with two conference matches left and a 10-0 record. The team will return to action on Saturday with a non-conference tri-match at Malone College. MVNU will take on the Lady Pioneers at noon and Houghton (N.Y.) College at 2:00 p.m.