Midway's Simpson earns RSC Volleyball Defender of the Week
MIDDLETOWN, Ohio -- Midway (Ky.) University libero Ashlee Simpson had a big week in the back row to earn River States Conference Volleyball Defender of the Week honors for Aug. 27-Sept. 2.
Simpson, a freshman from Somerset, Ky., earned a spot on the all-tournament team at the Milligan Mountain Madness thanks to 64 total digs and an average of 4.9 digs per set in the Eagles' four matches. She also posted a reception percentage of .917 and served at a clip of .788 .
Simpson tallied a high of 19 digs versus Bryan (Tenn.), and she had 17 digs in two other matches versus Pikeville (Ky.) and Milligan (Tenn.). She totaled 11 digs versus Union for double digits in all four matches.
Midway travels to Cincinnati-Clermont for its next match on Sept. 4.