Volleyball

ASC Volleyball Players of the Week (8) | Rubis, Pursley

AMERICAN SOUTHWEST CONFERENCE VOLLEYBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
Games: October 19-October 25, 2026 | Week 8

Standings: 2026 ASC Volleyball Standings
Schedule: 2026 ASC Volleyball Schedule
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OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK | Hanna Rubis, MB/OH, Sr., McMurry
Hanna Rubis had a dominant offensive week for the War Hawks, totaling 45 kills over two matches. She opened the week with 25 kills in a 3-2 win over Howard Payne, hitting .418 and averaging 6.20 points per set. She followed with 20 kills against Schreiner, averaging 5.50 points per set. Rubis added three aces on the week and scored 53 total points.

DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK | Brylee Pursley, L, Sr., Hardin-Simmons
Hardin-Simmons libero Brylee Pursley averaged 6.00 digs per set, anchoring the Cowgirls’ defense in a 2-0 week. She recorded a career-high 29 digs in a 3-2 win against Schreiner, then added 25 digs in a 3-1 win over Howard Payne. Over the two matches, she totaled 54 digs with only one reception error.
 

OTHER OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCES

Offensive
Anita Hancock led East Texas Baptist in kills with 16, hitting .577 and averaging 4.00 kills per set. In the 3-1 win over Mary Hardin-Baylor, Hancock scored 19 total points and added six blocks. 

Defensive
Giana Hilliard had a strong pair of defensive performances for Schreiner, recording 20 digs in a five-set match at Hardin-Simmons and following that up with 18 digs in a 3-1 win at McMurry. Hilliard posted a double-double in both matches, adding 17 and 19 kills.