University of Southern Indiana sophomore outside hitter Shelbi Morris (Brazil, Indiana) was named the Baden/Great Lakes Valley Conference Volleyball Offensive Player of the Week for her efforts in the Screaming Eagles’ wins this past weekend.
Morris averaged 3.71 kills and 3.29 digs as the Eagles posted GLVC wins over East Division foes University of Indianapolis and Saint Joseph’s College.
In USI’s three-set win over Indianapolis Friday night, Morris racked up 10 kills, 12 digs, a .308 attacking percentage, and two blocks. Her effort helped the Eagles record their first win over the Greyhounds since 2011.
Morris returned to the court Saturday to tally 16 kills in USI’s four-set win over Saint Joseph’s. She added 11 digs, two blocks, and a .394 attacking percentage as USI won for the first time this season when dropping the opening frame.
For the week, Morris finished with 26 kills, 23 digs, and a .356 attacking percentage. She also finished with 4.21 points and 0.57 blocks as the Eagles improved to 16-7 overall and 6-5 in GLVC play.
On the year, Morris leads USI with 3.00 kills per set and is third on the team with 2.49 digs per frame.
USI returns to action Tuesday at 6 p.m. when it hosts Midwest Region foe Trevecca Nazarene University at the Physical Activities Center. The Eagles also visit GLVC foes Drury University Friday at 7 p.m. and Missouri University of Science & Technology Saturday at 3 p.m.
The Eagles enter the week in a tie for fourth in the GLVC East Division standings and in a four-way tie for sixth overall. USI has a chance to improve its post-season odds as it takes on a Drury squad that enters the week with a 16-8 overall mark and a 6-5 GLVC record. Missouri S&T is 17-8 overall and 8-3 in GLVC play entering the week.
Trevecca Nazarene enters the PAC Tuesday with a 12-9 overall record and a 2-2 mark in Great Midwest Athletic Conference play.
GLVC Sports Network coverage, including live stats and video, for all three matches can be accessed at GoUSIEagles.com.
