Junior averaged 4.59 digs per set in four matches
ST. LOUIS – University of Evansville junior Ainoah Cruz averaged 4.59 digs per set in UE’s last four matches on her way to being named the Missouri Valley Conference Defensive Player of the Week.
“Ainoah winning defensive player of the week is deserved recognition for what she did this past week. She is our defensive leader and watching her frustrate our opponent’s offense is a real treat as a coaching staff,” UE head volleyball coach Zach Weinberg exclaimed. “Ainoah does everything the right way and is one of the leaders of our team. This is a well-deserved honor!”
Cruz opened the week with eight digs and three service aces in the home opener against Big Ten foe Michigan State. At the GSU Invitational, she was at her best as she averaged 5.38 digs per game while helping the Purple Aces earn a pair of victories.
In the weekend opener against Florida A&M, Cruz recorded 28 digs, 5 assists, and two aces as the Aces outdueled the Rattlers in five sets. She completed the day with 20 digs and nine assists in the victory over Queens.
Saturday’s finale saw her tally 22 digs along with five assists and an ace in the contest against tournament host Georgia State.
