After leading the UNC volleyball team to its fourth consecutive win in ACC play, redshirt freshman Lauren Harrison was named the league’s Player of the Week on Monday.

In wins over Miami and No. 23 Florida State, Harrison totaled up 37 kills and five blocks. Her 24 kills against the Seminoles represented a new career high.

Her averages of 4.11 kills per set and .299 hitting percentage also led the team.

This is Harrison’s first career ACC Volleyball Player of the Week honor.

 

 

 

 

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