SPARTANBURG, S.C. ? The Southern Conference announced that Furman’s Nicole Palazzo has earned her second volleyball player of the week honor.

Palazzo, a junior from Grayson, Georgia helped the Lady Paladins to a 2-0 record to start conference play.  The Paladins beat cross town rival Wofford (3-0) and Georgia Southern (3-0).   

The 6’3 middle blocker had 28 kills, 13 blocks, 3 digs and a hitting percentage of .529.  Palazzo had only had one error, the highest hitting percentage and the most blocks in both matches.

Other top performers include Leslee Ball of Chattanooga, Kaitlyn Nortz of UNC Greensboro, Emily Sawin of College of Charleston, Ali Rook of Western Carolina, Dianna Thomas of Appalachian State and Anna Gustafson of Wofford.