ROCK HILL, S.C. (TheSAC.com) – The South Atlantic Conference announced its WePlayed Sports Volleyball Players of the Week for matches played during the fourth week of the 2023 season. Lenoir-Rhyne swept the awards as Emmaleigh Allen was named the Offensive Player of the Week and Kathy Peter was named the Defensive Player of the Week.
 
Allen, a sophomore from Wooster, Ohio, registered double-digit kills in every game this week. She recorded 19 against Francis Marion and had a .269 hitting percentage. Allen had two double-doubles and 43 digs on the week to go with her 64 kills. She also added eight aces and 12 blocks.
 
Peter, a senior from Carroll, Iowa, led Lenoir-Rhyne to a 3-1 week by totaling 27 blocks. Peter averaged 1.69 blocks per set and had a season-high 10 against Catawba.

The Bears return to action on Tuesday night when they travel to Wingate.