October 23, 2023 | Volleyball
Smith picks up her first Big South award while Kotsovolos records her third
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Following two five-set wins in Big South play to bump Gardner-Webb into third place, Gardner-Webb's Sophia Kotsovolos has been named Big South Libero of the Week and Madison Smith has earned Big South Freshman of the Week, the league office announced on Monday afternoon.
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Kotsovolos, a sophomore, combined for 55 digs (5.50 per set), 14 assists and seven service aces in two matches. She recorded 18 digs versus Charleston Southern University and a career-high 37 digs versus Presbyterian College, which is sixth most all-time in a Gardner-Webb match. The Tampa, Florida native also had a career-high six service aces against PC, which is fourth most all-time in a Gardner-Webb match. Kotsovolos also registered a 1.000 reception percentage through both matches on 32 attempts. This is the third time she has earned the award this season and in her career at GWU.
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Smith, combined for 42 kills (4.20 per set) and 25 digs in two matches. She recorded 17 kills versus Charleston Southern University and a career-high 25 kills versus Presbyterian College. Smith had a total of 63 attacks in the PC match, which is sixth most all-time in a Gardner-Webb match. She led the 'Dawgs in kills through both matches while picking up double-double performances in both contests. Smith was also a crucial piece in helping the Runnin' Bulldogs hit .234 against CSU, the second-best hitting percentage by GWU in conference this season.
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Gardner-Webb hits the road for the conclusion of the regular season beginning on Friday, October 27 against High Point University at 6:00 p.m.
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For more information on the Gardner-Webb volleyball team, fans can follow the team on X at @GWU_VB, on Instagram at @gwu_vb, and on TikTok at @gwu_vb.
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Kotsovolos, a sophomore, combined for 55 digs (5.50 per set), 14 assists and seven service aces in two matches. She recorded 18 digs versus Charleston Southern University and a career-high 37 digs versus Presbyterian College, which is sixth most all-time in a Gardner-Webb match. The Tampa, Florida native also had a career-high six service aces against PC, which is fourth most all-time in a Gardner-Webb match. Kotsovolos also registered a 1.000 reception percentage through both matches on 32 attempts. This is the third time she has earned the award this season and in her career at GWU.
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Smith, combined for 42 kills (4.20 per set) and 25 digs in two matches. She recorded 17 kills versus Charleston Southern University and a career-high 25 kills versus Presbyterian College. Smith had a total of 63 attacks in the PC match, which is sixth most all-time in a Gardner-Webb match. She led the 'Dawgs in kills through both matches while picking up double-double performances in both contests. Smith was also a crucial piece in helping the Runnin' Bulldogs hit .234 against CSU, the second-best hitting percentage by GWU in conference this season.
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Gardner-Webb hits the road for the conclusion of the regular season beginning on Friday, October 27 against High Point University at 6:00 p.m.
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For more information on the Gardner-Webb volleyball team, fans can follow the team on X at @GWU_VB, on Instagram at @gwu_vb, and on TikTok at @gwu_vb.
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