Edward Waters Claims Three SIAC Volleyball Awards; Albany State’s Anderson Also Honored

Edward Waters Claims Three SIAC Volleyball Awards; Albany State’s Anderson Also Honored

ATLANTA — Edward Waters turned an unbeaten week into three SIAC volleyball honors, with Jewel Helmuth, Dimaliz Figueroa and Naraiya Thompson joining Albany State’s Amiria Anderson among the Oct. 27 award winners.

Helmuth received Offensive Player of the Week after producing 26 kills, six digs, six service aces and four blocks in wins over Savannah State and Clark Atlanta. Against Clark Atlanta, she delivered 14 kills and all six of her weekly aces.

Figueroa earned Defensive Player of the Week with 44 digs across the two victories. The senior libero recorded a season-best 24 digs against Savannah State and added two aces for the week.

Thompson’s 93 assists earned the freshman Setter of the Week. She averaged 11.63 assists per set, contributing 15 digs and six aces. Her week included 43 assists against Savannah State and 50 against Clark Atlanta.

Anderson took Newcomer of the Week after helping Albany State defeat Benedict and Allen. The freshman totaled 28 kills, eight digs and two block assists, hitting .324 against Benedict and .429 against Allen.