Williamsburg, KY – After playing a key role in UC earning a pair of wins, a pair of Patriots were honored with MSC Player of the Week honors.  Sara Zampedri was the MSC Attacker of the Week, while Savanah Jolly earned MSC Setter of the Week, conference officials announced Monday.

Zampedri captured Attacker of the Week honors after recording 25 kills and 15 digs on the week. The Brescia, Italy native opened the week with 10 kills and five digs in the sweep over Campbellsville. Zampedri followed that up with 15 kills, on a .467 hitting percentage, and 10 digs as UC earned the 3-0 win over Georgetown. Zampedri also added a pair of blocks against the Tigers.

Jolly continues to facilitate the Patriots offense as she notched 66 assists, seven kills, and 13 digs over two matches. Jolly began the week with 33 assists, five kills, and eight digs against Campbellsville. Jolly followed that up with 33 assists, five digs and two kills as defeated Georgetown. She also notched four blocks and a pair of aces on the week.
 
Cumberlands will return to action on Thursday, October 15th, when they host Bethel.  First serve is set for 7 p.m. with live video available here.
 
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