The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Fernanda Maida Named C-USA Offensive Player of the Week
9/13/2021 12:30:00β―PM | Women's Volleyball
BIRMINGHAM β UAB volleyball junior Fernanda Maida has been named Conference USA Offensive Player of the Week, the league office announced on Monday.
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Maida led the Blazers to 2-1 record at the Ram Volleyball Classic, with wins over Oregon State and SIUE. The outside hitter played in 11 sets and with 53 kills (4.82 kills/set) and hit .400 on the weekend.
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The junior from Cochabamba, Bolivia recorded 13 kills in the program's first-ever victory over a Pac-12 opponent in Oregon State in a three-game sweep.
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"We are so happy for Fernanda to be recognized as C-USA Player of the Week," head coach Betsy Freeburg said. "This is a testament to not only her great weekend and the work she's put in, but also to the entire team's success in Colorado."
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On the season, Maida has totaled 113 kills, which ranks third in C-USA. In addition, she has registered 52 digs, 11 service aces and six blocks.
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This marks the first Conference USA Offensive Player of the Week honor since Abby Carlile in 2018.
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Up next, UAB will play in the Green Wave Invitational this weekend at Bartow Arena, with games against Texas Tech, Sam Houston and Tulane. Admission into all matches will be free.
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Volleyball season tickets are available by purchasing the 2021-22 Gold Card for $65. This exclusive offer grants admission to all volleyball home contests. Complete the Gold Card Request Form or contact the UAB Ticket Office at (205) 975-UAB1 for more details.
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For more information on the UAB volleyball team, follow @UAB_VB on Twitter and Instagram.
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Maida led the Blazers to 2-1 record at the Ram Volleyball Classic, with wins over Oregon State and SIUE. The outside hitter played in 11 sets and with 53 kills (4.82 kills/set) and hit .400 on the weekend.
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The junior from Cochabamba, Bolivia recorded 13 kills in the program's first-ever victory over a Pac-12 opponent in Oregon State in a three-game sweep.
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"We are so happy for Fernanda to be recognized as C-USA Player of the Week," head coach Betsy Freeburg said. "This is a testament to not only her great weekend and the work she's put in, but also to the entire team's success in Colorado."
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On the season, Maida has totaled 113 kills, which ranks third in C-USA. In addition, she has registered 52 digs, 11 service aces and six blocks.
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This marks the first Conference USA Offensive Player of the Week honor since Abby Carlile in 2018.
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Up next, UAB will play in the Green Wave Invitational this weekend at Bartow Arena, with games against Texas Tech, Sam Houston and Tulane. Admission into all matches will be free.
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Volleyball season tickets are available by purchasing the 2021-22 Gold Card for $65. This exclusive offer grants admission to all volleyball home contests. Complete the Gold Card Request Form or contact the UAB Ticket Office at (205) 975-UAB1 for more details.
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For more information on the UAB volleyball team, follow @UAB_VB on Twitter and Instagram.
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