For the fifth time this season, ISU libero Kristen Hahn was named Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week. During a four-week span from Sept. 17 through Oct. 8, Hahn won the award every week to become the first player in ISU history ever to do so. 

The last two weeks went to Kansas players, but after the No. 22 Cyclones upset the No. 17 Jayhawks last week, the award is back in Hahn’s possession. The Cedar Rapids, Iowa, native finished with 24 digs in the four-set victory against Kansas while averaging 5.43 digs per set on the week. 

Hahn’s season mark thus far sits at 5.54 digs per set, putting her at the top of the Big 12 Conference. The award is Hahn’s ninth of her career. 

With seven matches left this season, Hahn has the opportunity to make Big 12 history again. Earlier this season, Hahn became the first Big 12 player to win four consecutive weekly awards in conference history and only time will tell if she can put together another string of honors to best her previous mark. 

Next up, the No. 22 Cyclones head to South Dakota to take on South Dakota State on Tuesday. Match time is scheduled for 7 p.m.