KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Cumberlands (Ky.) junior middle blocker Alana Shiery has been named the PrestoSports NAIA Women’s Volleyball Defender of the Week after a standout performance at the net that helped lead the Patriots to a pair of conference victories.
Shiery was a force defensively throughout the week, totaling 17 blocks in two matches while averaging 2.43 blocks per set. Her efforts played a key role in Cumberlands’ continued success in conference play and in strengthening its defensive presence at the net.
The Harrisburg, Pennsylvania native opened the week with a career-best performance in a four-set victory over Lindsey Wilson (Ky.), recording nine total blocks to go along with four kills. She followed that effort with eight blocks and 10 kills in a straight-set win over Union Commonwealth (Ky.), helping the Patriots complete an unbeaten week.
In addition to her defensive impact, Shiery contributed offensively with 14 kills, hitting an efficient .382 across the two-match stretch. She averaged 2.0 kills per set and produced 24.0 total points during the week.
Shiery’s consistency has been a major asset for the Patriots throughout the season. Following her 17-block week, she now owns 108 total blocks on the year, continuing to rank among the NAIA’s most productive front-row defenders.
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