BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Volleyball junior middle hitter Faith Young has been named the Conference USA Offensive Player of the Week, the league office announced Monday afternoon.
For Young, Monday marks the second occasion of earning a CUSA weekly award in her WKU career, also being named Defensive Player of the Week on Sept. 15, 2025.
Over the weekend in two wins at FIU, Young totaled 26 kills, two aces, 10 blocks, and five digs while operating at a .396 hitting clip. The junior led WKU offensively in both matches, logging a match-high 16 kills on a .519 clip with three digs and seven blocks in a come-from-behind five-set win Friday. In the 3-0 sweep Saturday, Young finished with 10 kills, two aces, two digs, and three blocks. The native of Harrison, Ohio leads CUSA in hitting percentage (.426).
Young and the Hilltoppers will close out the regular season home slate starting Friday, Nov. 6 against Liberty. First serve from E.A. Diddle Arena 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. All-session passes are on sale now and can be purchased HERE.
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