ST. LOUIS – Capping off a weekend that saw her team match its best Missouri Valley Conference start since 2000, University of Evansville sophomore Giulia Cardona was named the MVC Player of the Week on Monday.
Finishing with an average of 5.13 kills per set, Cardona led the Purple Aces volleyball team to its first 2-0 conference start since 2000. Cardona recorded a total of 41 kills while hitting an efficient .275. She added 2.00 digs, 0.50 aces and 0.38 assists per set.
Friday's league opener saw her post 18 kills, 8 digs and 2 aces.