San Jose States Savannah Smith has been named the Western Athletic Conference Volleyball Player of the Week.
Smith, a 5-8 senior setter from Salem, Ore. (Sprague), led San Jose State to the tournament title at the Oregon State Showcase. The Spartans finished with a 3-0 mark, defeating Oregon State (3-1), Sacramento State (3-2) and Southern Illinois (3-0).
Earning Most Valuable Player honors, Smith hit .478 (12-1-23), to go along with 42 digs (3.5 dpg), 152 assists (12.67 apg) two service aces and five total blocks for the week. Against Oregon State, Smith totaled four kills, 55 assists, 16 digs and three total blocks. Against Sacramento State, she hit .545 (6-0-11) to go along with 63 assists, one service ace, 20 digs and one block. Against Southern Illinois, Smith recorded two kills, one service ace, 34 assists, six digs and one block.
Other nominees included: Kristen Fenton, Fresno State; Kim Willoughby, Hawai`i; Elisa Sanchez, Louisiana Tech; Michelle More, Nevada; Rebeca Pazo, Rice; Janna Newsom, SMU; Jacqui Nosan, UTEP; and Kristin Bailey, Tulsa.