Murray State University Athletics
Norris Named OVC Defensive Player Of The Week
9/4/2006 5:00:00 AM | Women's Volleyball
Sophomore libero Heather Norris was a unanimous choice for Ohio Valley Conference Defensive Volleyball Player of the Week, based on ballots taken from the league volleyball media contacts.
Norris averaged 6.31 digs per game, a full 1.3 digs per game more than anyone else in the conference. She had 33 digs against Idaho State in the team's first match of the season, then notched 26 digs against North Florida and 23 against Appalachian State. Norris was named to the UNF Labor Day Classic All-Tournament Team for her efforts.
As a freshman last season, Norris ranked among the nation's best in digs, ranking as high as 11th in Division I and finishing the season at No. 17. She led the conference in digs per game for most of the season, repelling a season-high 37 at Eastern Illinois.
Murray State (2-1) returns to action this weekend at the Kent State Invitational. The Racers open on Friday at 6:30 p.m. CT against host Kent State, then face North Carolina State on Saturday at 11:30 a.m. CT, followed by a match against Chicago State at 4:30 p.m. CT.
