LOS ANGELES – UCLA's Cameron Thorne was named on Tuesday as the AVCA National Player of the Week. The junior registered 32 kills on 38 swings, with four errors, to hit .711 for the week as UCLA beat No. 2 UC Irvine twice, 3-0 on Wednesday in Irvine, and 3-2 on Saturday in Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom.
This is the first time that Thorne has earned AVCA Player of the Week honors. The junior also won MPSF/Molton Offensive Player of the Week honors for the first time as a Bruin on Monday, February 24.
With Thorne earning AVCA National Player of the Week, it marks the 27th time overall that a Bruin has earned the honor. Prior to Thorne, the most recent AVCA National Player of the Week honoree was Cooper Robinson for his play during the week of February 4, 2024.
On Wednesday in Irvine, California, Thorne tallied a then career-high 15 kills in UCLA's 3-0 sweep of UC Irvine. On the day Thorne recorded a .579 hitting percentage, and added three blocks in the win at No. 2 UCI.
As for Saturday, Thorne continued his success at the net and produced a career-high 17 kills on 19 swings to hit .842 on the day. A Hollywood, Florida native, Thorne also added three service aces and six blocks to his tally.
Thorne finished the week averaging 4.00 kills per set across the two matches, 1.13 blocks per set and 5.00 points per set.
On the year, Thorne has totaled 86 kills and holds a .559 hitting percentage while also averaging 1.15 blocks pet set. His 1.15 blocks per set ranks eighth nationally in the category.
The Bruins will battle No. 16 UC Santa Barbara on Wednesday at home and Friday in Santa Barbara this week. UCLA hosts UCSB on Wednesday night at 7 pm, and the Gauchos host the Bruins on Friday at 7 pm in Santa Barbara.
This is the first time that Thorne has earned AVCA Player of the Week honors. The junior also won MPSF/Molton Offensive Player of the Week honors for the first time as a Bruin on Monday, February 24.
With Thorne earning AVCA National Player of the Week, it marks the 27th time overall that a Bruin has earned the honor. Prior to Thorne, the most recent AVCA National Player of the Week honoree was Cooper Robinson for his play during the week of February 4, 2024.
On Wednesday in Irvine, California, Thorne tallied a then career-high 15 kills in UCLA's 3-0 sweep of UC Irvine. On the day Thorne recorded a .579 hitting percentage, and added three blocks in the win at No. 2 UCI.
As for Saturday, Thorne continued his success at the net and produced a career-high 17 kills on 19 swings to hit .842 on the day. A Hollywood, Florida native, Thorne also added three service aces and six blocks to his tally.
Thorne finished the week averaging 4.00 kills per set across the two matches, 1.13 blocks per set and 5.00 points per set.
On the year, Thorne has totaled 86 kills and holds a .559 hitting percentage while also averaging 1.15 blocks pet set. His 1.15 blocks per set ranks eighth nationally in the category.
The Bruins will battle No. 16 UC Santa Barbara on Wednesday at home and Friday in Santa Barbara this week. UCLA hosts UCSB on Wednesday night at 7 pm, and the Gauchos host the Bruins on Friday at 7 pm in Santa Barbara.