IRVING, Texas – The American Athletic Conference has announced the winners of the league’s weekly volleyball awards for the week ending Sunday, October 8.
Offensive Player of the Week
Jamison Wheeler, So., OH, SMU
Wheeler had a dominant week for the Mustangs, averaging 5.79 points per set to help SMU go 2-0 with wins over Charlotte and Florida Atlantic. She had a week-high 21 kills on .333 hitting percentage in the 3-1 win over the Owls, while adding 15 kills in the sweep of Charlotte.
Defensive Player of the Week
Sina Uluave, Gr., DS/L, SMU
Uluave anchored the Mustangs defense, averaging 5.14 digs per set. She had 15 digs in the sweep of Charlotte and added 21 against Florida Atlantic.
Weekly Honor Roll
Angeles Alderete, So., OH, East Carolina
Alderete finished the week with 4.57 points per set, while hitting .275 across a pair of wins against Tulane and North Texas.
Nia McCardell, Sr., L, Rice
McCardell anchored the Rice defense, averaging 4.63 digs per set in wins against Memphis and Charlotte.
Emilia Weske, Gr., RS, Rice
Weske averaged 4.25 kills per set on .282 hitting. She had a weekend-high 25 kills and 11 digs at Charlotte.
Kayley Cassaday, Gr., OH, Tulsa
Cassaday averaged 5.567 points per set, while hitting .295 . She let the Golden Hurricane to a win over UAB with 16 kills and nine digs.
Sophia Rohling, Sr., OPP, Wichita State
Rohling guided the Shockers to a 2-0 week, averaging 4.33 points per set on .442 hitting. In the win over Temple, se had 15 kills and hit .522 for the match.
