ROCK HILL, S.C. – Senior libero Riley Hill earned WePlayed Sports South Atlantic Conference (SAC) Women's Volleyball Defensive Player of the Week honors, the league announced Monday afternoon.

Hill, a Salisbury, N.C., native, totaled 75 digs across 12 sets throughout the week, propelling Catawba to impressive victories.

On Tuesday, the senior recorded 21 digs, four assists and three aces en route to Catawba's first victory over Wingate since 2008 in a 3-0 road sweep. The Catawba Indians held the Bulldogs to a .117 team hitting percentage thanks to Hill's defensive efforts and leadership.

Catawba snapped Tusculum's seven-match winning streak 3-1 on Friday night at an energetic Goodman Arena behind a 24-dig, three-assist, and an ace performance from Hill. The libero finished the week by notching 30 digs, eight assists and an ace against Mars Hill on Saturday.

Catawba (12-7, 8-7 SAC) will host SAC rival Lenoir-Rhyne (13-6, 11-4 SAC) on Tuesday, October 20th at Goodman Arena starting at 6 p.m.