ATLANTA, GA- Millsaps freshman Ashley Zamjahn has been named the Southern Athletic Association Defensive Player of the Week for her efforts at the Southwestern "Boo" Classic. 

The freshman defensive specialist averaged 31 digs per match in the Majors matches versus Texas Lutheran, Southwestern, and UT-Tyler. 

Zamjahn had over 30 digs in two of the three matches, including 39 in the five set win over TLU. 

For the season, the freshman has totaled 384 digs, second on the team and is averaging 4.22 digs per set, also second on the team. Those marks are good for 10th and sixth in the conference, respectfully. 

The Majors next head to the Southern Athletic Association tournament at Hendrix where they are the second overall seed. They will take on the seven-seed Oglethorpe Stormy Petrels in the opening round on Friday. First serve is set for 1pm.