Jackson, MS – Sophomore Ashley Zamjahn was named SAA Defensive Player of the Week for the second time this season.

Zamjahn, who leads the Millsaps defense, earned player of the week honors again after two outstanding performances over the weekend.  She was the top defender against Centre where she totaled 26 digs in four sets.  She followed up Saturday's solid performance by playing the role of libero against Sewanee.  Normally playing as an outside hitter, Zamjahn dominated on defense as a libero for the Majors by totaling 35 digs in four sets.

"This was Ashley's first match playing in the libero position last Sunday against Sewanee," Head Volleyball Coach Jamie Fisher said.  "She not only led our team, but led the entire match – she was the best defender on the floor."

Zamjahn leads the SAA in digs per set with 5.05 and is third overall in total digs.  What makes Zamjahn's defensive play even more remarkable is the fact that she is not a fulltime defensive player.

"She leads the conference in digs per set as a non libero," Coach Fisher said.  "Typically she is a six rotation outside hitter, which is outstanding considering she continually out performs true defensive players."

Zamjahn's continued dominant defensive play helped the Majors earn a conference win on the road last Sunday.  The recent defensive player of the week honor marks the second time this season that Zamjahn has won the award.

"Ashley has continued to provided consistency for our defense," Coach Fisher said.  "She just has an innate ability to make plays and see the court better than anyone else on our floor right now."

Zamjahn and the Majors host three teams at the Hangar Dome this weekend to start a series of six consecutive games played at home.  The Majors will face LeTourneau, and Rhodes for a double header on Saturday and Hendrix on Sunday.  First up is a nonconference game against LeTourneau this Saturday, Oct. 10th at 11 am.