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UAB, Rice, Temple Earn FIrst Volleyball Weekly Honors

IRVING, Texas The American Athletic Conference has announced the winners of the league’s weekly volleyball awards for the week ending Sunday, September 1.

Offensive Player of the Week
Jorda Crook, So., OPP, UAB
Crook led The American with 5.86 points per set, while hitting .491 from her opposite position. The sophomore had a career-high 24 kills against Mississippi State and hit .571 against the Bulldogs.

Defensive Player of the Week
Nia McCardell, 5th, L/DS, Rice
McCardell led Rice two a 2-0 weekend, including a 3-0 win over (RV) Texas State.