ATLANTA – The Southern Athletic Association recognized Millsaps women's volleyball senior defensive specialist and libero Margaret Richardson, following three terrific matches as the SAA Volleyball Defensive Athlete of the Week. The league office made the announcement after a league-wide coaches' vote on Monday.

Richardson totaled 68 digs, five assists and three aces, helping the Majors earn two of three victories during the week.
 
The Pensacola, Fla., native generated 19 digs, two aces and one assist in a 3-0 sweep at Belhaven on Thursday. She then added 23 digs, an ace and two assists in a 3-1 triumph at the University of Dallas on Saturday.
 
Additionally, the Business Administration major netted 26 digs and two assists in a narrow, five-set defeat on Saturday as well.
 
Richardson was previously named the SAA Volleyball Defensive Athlete of the Week on Oct. 2. Junior Anna Capezzera was also selected as the SAA Volleyball Offensive Player of the Week a month prior on Sept. 5.
 
Millsaps will be back in action to face Sewanee in the SAA Tournament Quarterfinal on Friday, Nov. 10 in Mount Berry, Ga. First serve is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. CT with live video and live stats available at gomajors.com.
 

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