Kelli Jo Burgess, a middle blocker for BYU women's volleyball, was named to the Big 12 Starting Seven, according to a October 13 announcement. The recognition comes after Burgess led both the Cougars and the Big 12 with an average of 2.33 blocks per set last week.
The Starting Seven designation includes the conference's four weekly award winners—Offensive, Defensive, Setter, and Rookie of the Week—along with the three highest vote-getters.
During the previous week, Burgess recorded a match-high seven blocks in games against both Houston and West Virginia. Her performance helped BYU secure two sweeps in conference play while holding both opponents to hitting percentages of .094 or lower. In addition to her blocking, Burgess recorded four kills, two digs, and one assist across six sets.
This selection marks BYU's fifth weekly Big 12 honor in 2026. Previous honors include defensive awards for Burgess on Sept. 15, Sept. 22, and Oct. 6, as well as an offensive award for Elli Mortensen on Oct. 6.
