BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Volleyball Freshman Eliza McKnight has been named the Conference USA Freshman of the Week, the league office announced Monday afternoon.
For McKnight, this marks her second honor in as many weeks. McKnight started and played in all six sets in a pair of 3-0 wins over Missouri State this past weekend. She tallied 17 kills, two blocks, and a .593 hitting mark throughout the two matches. She logged eight kills Friday and nine Saturday and managed a match best .643 hitting mark on Saturday with zero attack errors.
The Hilltoppers return to action Friday night at Jacksonville State. First serve from Pete Matthews Coliseum is set for 6 p.m. CT.
2026 CONFERENCE USA CHAMPIONSHIP
The 2026 CUSA Volleyball Tournament is coming to Bowling Green, Ky. Action from E.A. Diddle Arena runs Friday-Sunday, Nov. 20-22. Tickets will go on sale starting October 15.
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For complete information on WKU Volleyball, follow the team on X @WKUVolleyball and head coach Travis Hudson @TravisHudsonWKU. The team is also on Instagram and Facebook.
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