Rush earns second straight CUSA honor

Published 1:13 pm Monday, October 19, 2026

Western Kentucky setter Kate Rush goes up for a spike during the Hilltoppers’ 3-0 win against Austin Peay last season at E.A. Diddle Arena.
(NICO PASCARELLA / WKU Athletics)

For the second straight week, Western Kentucky sophomore setter Kate Rush has been named the Conference USA Setter of the Week, the league office announced Monday afternoon.

For Rush, this marks her fifth time receiving the distinction of CUSA Setter of the Week this season. Against Middle Tennessee this past weekend, Rush dished out 60 assists, logged 11 kills, four aces, 10 digs and four blocks. On Friday, the setter finished with 31 assists, six kills, five digs and two blocks. On Saturday, she added 29 assists, five kills, four aces, five digs, along with a pair of blocks.

The sophomore leads the league in total assists (738), assists/set (10.25), total aces (41) and aces/set (0.57).

Rush and the Hilltoppers are back in action this Friday against Kennesaw State for Hope For Harlie Night. First serve at E.A. Diddle Arena is set for 6 p.m.

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