Alwardt Earns Third PBC Defensive Player of the Week Honor

AUGUSTA, Ga. - Lander volleyball junior Sam Alwardt was named the Peach Belt Conference Defensive Player of the Week, the league announced Monday. The honor marks the third of Alwardt's career, all coming this season, after previously earning the award on Aug. 31 and Sept. 21. Alwardt totaled 89 digs across 13 sets last week, averaging 6.85 digs per set, and helped the Bearcats secure back-to-back Peach Belt Conference road wins over Middle Georgia. She also added 10 assists and four service aces over the three matches. The junior opened the week with a career-high 32 digs against Mars Hill...