Sun Belt Names Russell Volleyball Freshman of the Week
11/3/2020 11:30:00 AM | Volleyball
The freshman earns the honor for the second time this season.
NEW ORLEANS – The Sun Belt Conference has named Georgia Southern outside hitter Chamblee Russell its Freshman of the Week, the league announced today. It's the second time the freshman has earned the honor this season.
Russell averaged four kills and three digs a set while hitting .295 last week as Georgia Southern split two matches with Georgia State. She tallied 20 kills, 16 digs and a block in a win over the Panthers Friday night and collected 12 kills and eight digs while hitting .367 Saturday afternoon.
The Eagles are scheduled to open a three-match set at undefeated and Sun Belt East Division Preseason favorite Coastal Carolina Thursday with first serve set for 5 p.m.
Russell averaged four kills and three digs a set while hitting .295 last week as Georgia Southern split two matches with Georgia State. She tallied 20 kills, 16 digs and a block in a win over the Panthers Friday night and collected 12 kills and eight digs while hitting .367 Saturday afternoon.
The Eagles are scheduled to open a three-match set at undefeated and Sun Belt East Division Preseason favorite Coastal Carolina Thursday with first serve set for 5 p.m.
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