SPARTANBURG, S.C. ? Samford sophomore setter Hillary Fountain has been named the Southern Conference Volleyball Player of the Week for matches that occurred from September 1-7, as voted on by the conference sports information directors Monday.

Fountain, who was named the University of Missouri at Kansas City Kangaroo Klassic MVP, helped the Bulldogs to a first place finish in the tournament after they defeated Arkansas State, UMKC, Morgan State and Florida Atlantic all by scores of 3-0.

For the weekend, Fountain notched 138 assists (11.58 apg), 15 digs and 10 blocks.

Fountain’s selection marks the second consecutive week SoCon newcomer Samford has had a player honored. Last week, Bulldogs outside hitter Ashley Adams was tabbed.

Also nominated for the award were Furman’s Katherine Hall, College of Charleston’s Elyse Chubb, Wofford’s Shanna Hughes, Elon’s Traci Stewart, UNC Greensboro’s Kayren Finney, Western Carolina’s Katie Hennessey, Chattanooga’s Lara Newberry, The Citadel’s Amanda Beal and Davidson’s Kittery Neale.

SoCon Volleyball Player of the Week

Week 1 ? Ashley Adams, Samford

Week 2 ? Hillary Fountain, Samford