BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – University of Montevallo volleyball's Ava Wind has been named the Gulf South Conference (GSC) Defensive Player of the Week for Week 7, the conference announced Tuesday, Oct. 13.

Wind delivered an outstanding defensive performance for the Falcons, recording 77 digs across 10 sets for an average of 7.70 digs per set in three conference matches against Trevecca Nazarene, Valdosta State and Auburn Montgomery.

The Montevallo libero highlighted her week with a remarkable 37-dig performance against Valdosta State on Friday, Oct. 9, helping the Falcons secure a 3-1 road victory over the Blazers.

Wind followed that performance with 22 digs in Montevallo's 3-0 sweep of Auburn Montgomery on Saturday, Oct. 10. Earlier in the week, she collected 18 digs against Trevecca Nazarene on Tuesday, Oct. 6.

In addition to her defensive efforts, Wind contributed nine assists and four service aces throughout the week. She also recorded a .964 reception percentage across 83 reception attempts, committing just three reception errors.

Wind's contributions helped Montevallo finish the week with back-to-back conference road victories, improving the Falcons to 13-6 overall and 6-3 in GSC play.


WEEK 7 STATISTICS

• Matches Played: 3
• Sets Played: 10
• Total Digs: 77
• Digs Per Set: 7.70
• Assists: 9
• Service Aces: 4
• Reception Percentage: .964

UP NEXT
Montevallo returns home to face Lee University on Tuesday, Oct. 13, at 6 p.m. inside Central State Bank Arena at the Student Activity Center.