University of the Cumberlands Athletics

Grava was named athlete of the month after tallying 111 kills, 3.47 kills per set, and 99 digs during August.  Her 111 kills so far this season are the ninth most in the NAIA, while she is ranked in the top-five of the Mid-South Conference in kills and kills per set.  Grava is also ranked sixth in the MSC in digs.  The sophomore opened the season with a career-high 18 kills and added 16 digs in the win over Truett McConnell.  The Goodlettsville, TN native followed that up with 15 kills in the sweep over Florida College.  Grava’s performance helped her be named to the All-Tournament Team for the Vette City Classic.  Grava followed it up with another strong showing at the Milligan Mountain Madness Tournament as she helped the Patriots go 3-1 on the weekend.  The sophomore tallied double-digit kills in three matches, including a pair of double-doubles.  Her most notable came against Milligan where she recorded 17 kills and 20 digs in a five set win.  Grava was named to the All-Tournament Team for the second time in the month and also garnered MSC Attacker of the Week.  Grava closed out the month with 14 kills and seven digs in the sweep over Tennessee Wesleyan.  She helped the Patriots get off to a 6-3 start on the season.