ECSU Volleyball takes two CIAA Players of the Week

Rouse and Leggett repeat earnings for the second time this season

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -

CIAA VOLLEYBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
For the week ending October 2, 2022

FOOD LION OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

#5 Jada Rouse, Elizabeth City State
(So., OH - Rock Hill, SC)

Jada Rouse recorded 33 kills (and a hitting percentage of .397) and 16 digs while leading the Vikings to a 2-1 record last week. The sophomore led the team in kills in each of the three matches, including a pair of conference victories. Against Lincoln (PA), the Rock Hill, SC native logged 15 kills on just 23 attacks, resulting in a season-high .652 hitting percentage. In the lone loss, which came to Mount Olive, Rouse had 10 kills and seven digs. In the last week, she also had three aces, two assists, and a solo block.

FOOD LION DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

#6 Naijya Leggett, Elizabeth City State
(So., L - Atlanta, GA)

In the three ECSU contests last week, Naijya Leggett tallied 29 digs, eight assists, and six aces. In the win against conference foe Bowie State, the sophomore had 12 digs. Versus Lincoln (PA), the Atlanta, GA native logged four points (three aces and a kill), plus seven digs and four assists in the victory. The libero also had 10 digs, four assists, and two aces in the contest against Mount Olive.

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Players Mentioned

#6 Naijya Leggett: L; 5' 5"; Sophomore

#5 Jada Rouse: OH; 5' 8"; Sophomore

Players Mentioned

#6 Naijya Leggett
: 5' 5"; Sophomore
: L

#5 Jada Rouse
: 5' 8"; Sophomore
: OH