Vazquez and Ruff earn MVC awards

ST. LOUIS – On the heels of a weekend that saw the University of Evansville volleyball team earn a pair of road victories, two of its players were recognized by the Missouri Valley Conference on Monday.

Alondra Vazquez garnered the league's Player of the Week award while Kora Ruff was touted as the Freshman of the Week. Vazquez earned Player of the Week recognition for the fifth time in her career while Ruff earned the freshman nod for the first time.

In a weekend where her performance could not have been more important, Vazquez averaged 4.75 kills and 3.75 digs per set while helping UE earn road victories at Valparaiso and UIC. The matches were pivotal as UE looks to improve its spot in the…