Rice, Temple Earn 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, November 10.

Offensive Player of the Week

Samarah Hill, 6th, OH, Rice

Hill averaged 5.19 points per set at a .352 clip to lead the Owls to wins over Wichita State and UAB. She had a weekend-high 29 kills in the win over the Shockers.

Defensive Player of the Week

Hikalani Kaohelaulil, Gr., L/DS, Temple

Kaohelaulil finished with 6.83 digs per set in a pair of wins over Tulane and North Texas. She had 29 digs along in the 3-0 win over the Mean Green. The 6.83 digs per set was the 7th best in the NCAA this week.

Setter of the Week

Savannah Skopal, Fr., S, Rice

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