By: Quin Smith
Bowling Green, KY - After continuing to direct one of the nation's top offenses, junior
Savanah Jolly has been named the Mid-South Conference Setter of the Week, conference officials announced Monday.
Jolly tallied 71 assists across two matches, averaging 11.83 assists per set, to go along with 12 digs as she guided the #10 Patriots to a pair of sweeps. The Louisville, KY native dished out 38 assists, averaging 12.67 assists per set, along with seven digs in UC's 3-0 win over Bethel. She followed that performance with 33 assists, five digs, and a kill in the sweep over Freed-Hardeman.
Jolly's consistency continues to pace the Patriots' offense, as she currently ranks third in the NAIA in assists per set at 11.22. This marks her seventh Mid-South weekly honor of the season and the eighth of her career.
Jolly and the rest of the #10 Patriots will be back in action on Tuesday October 14
th when they travel to Columbia, KY to face #25 Lindsey Wilson in a top-25 matchup. The match is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. ET. Â
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