RICHARDSON, Texas —
Taylor Alston became the first-ever freshman volleyball player to earn Lone Star Conference Freshman of the Week honors for St. Mary's University, the league announced on Monday.
Alston, a first-year outside hitter from San Antonio, recorded back-to-back career-highs in helping the Rattlers split last week. She tied her career-high in kills with 12 in a four-set win over Lubbock Christian and eclipsed that with 16 in a five-set loss to #14 Angelo State. Over the weekend set, Alston posted a 3.11 kill average behind a .244 attack percentage, including a .295 attack and career-best five digs vs. ASU in a match the Rattlers took the Rambelles to the wire.
Since being thrust into the starting lineup after injuries to several teammates, Alston has collected nine or more kills in six of the seven matches and is averaging 2.37 kills per set for the year. The Rattlers have four matches remaining in the regular season, with three coming on the road.
