Daphne Posthumus (Lelystad, Netherlands/CCNV Harderwijk (Netherlands)) named LSC Freshman of the Week.
Western New Mexico freshman middle hitter/opposite hitter Daphne Postumus hit .440 and totaled seven blocks – five solo – to lead the Mustangs to conference wins over Texas A&M International and previously unbeaten Texas A&M-Kingsville. She had 26 kills, four digs and totaled 33 points. In a five-set win over TAMUK, which entered 12-2 overall and 4-0 in league play, Postumus had five blocks to help the Mustangs set a program record with 20 blocks.
Brynlee Barris named LSC Defensive Player of the Week.Â
Western New Mexico junior middle hitter and opposite hitter Brynlee Barris fueled a 2-0 week in conference play against Texas A&M International and previously unbeaten Texas A&M-Kingsville with 15 blocks – 10 solo – and 15 digs. Barris had 11 blocks – tied for the most in a single match in the LSC this season – to help the Mustangs set an all-time program record with 20 blocks in a five-set win over TAMUK, which entered 12-2 overall and 4-0 in league play. Barris also added 20 kills, three service aces and three assists.Â
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