Gartner selected Volleyball Freshman of the Month

Francis Marion University outside hitter Madilyn Gartner has been named the Conference Carolinas Freshman of the Month (October) for the sport of women’s volleyball. The native of Albertville, Minn., started all 11 matches during the month and played in all 40 sets. She averaged 3.38 points, 3.03 kills, and 2.97 digs per set, while posting a .192 hitting percentage. She recorded nine service aces, nine blocks, and five assists. Her month included five double-doubles (kills/digs), and recorded double-figure kills in eight of the 11 contests. The stats included high contests of 14 kills in a road match at Young Harris…