Western New Mexico University Athletics

Freshman outside hitter Natali Murdock (Phoenix, AZ) is this week's RMAC West Division Player of the Week. This is the freshman's first honor of the season. Murdock led the Mustangs to two 3-1 match wins at home against No. 22 the University of Nebraska-Kearney and Chadron State College. She registered 20 kills with six digs and five blocks against the Lopers, followed by 24 kills and a .420 hitting percentage against the Eagles. Overall Murdock averaged 5.50 kills, 1.00 digs and hit .354 as the Mustangs remain undefeated in conference play (8-0).