CHARLOTTE, NC — Winthrop volleyball junior middle hitter Shannon Sitzmann was named the Big South Conference Choice Hotels Player of the Week, while Charleston Southern’s outside hitter Amanda Hill was tabbed the New Balance Freshman of the Week on Tuesday.

 

Sitzmann started the weekend by capturing 21 kills against Towson, which marked a new career high. She then tallied 12 kills against Charlotte and 16 against Illinois-Chicago.

 

Over the weekend, Siztmann posted 49 kills and a 4.08 kills per game mark, while hitting .432. She also added four service aces in three three-match span.