UAH volleyball swept West Alabama and Lee and beat Mississippi Christian 3-1, earning senior Kayla Ward and freshman Amelia Smith Gulf South Conference weekly honors. Ward was named Offensive Player of the Week; Smith earned Freshman of the Week, becoming UAH’s first freshman to receive the award this season.

By the Numbers
  • UAH won 3 matches, including 2 sweeps.
  • Ward recorded 33 kills, 19 blocks and 47 points across 10 sets.
  • Smith had 21 kills, 5 blocks and 24.5 points.
State of Play
  • Ward earned her second GSC Offensive Player of the Week honor.
  • UAH hosts Valdosta State Friday at 6 p.m. and AUM Saturday at 2 p.m.; Saturday is Senior Day.
Bottom Line

UAH’s three-win week delivered both a conference award for its veteran leader and a first for its freshman class, with two home matches next on the schedule.