Jones Named ACC Offensive Player of the Week

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (SMU/theACC.com) – For the second time this season, graduate reverse Malaya Jones has been named Atlantic Coast Conference Offensive Player of the Week, introduced by the league on Monday.

Jones averaged 5.33 kills per set and 6.08 factors per set this week within the Mustangs’ two sweeps over Wake Forest and NC State. She ended the week with a .625 hitting share, which led the ACC and ranked fifth finest nationally. Jones additionally recorded simply two assault errors on her mixed 48 swings within the two matchups.

 

On Sunday in opposition to the Wolfpack, Jones broke this system file for single match hitting share on 20 or extra makes an attempt, hitting .750. The hitting share is tied for the second highest share with 20+ makes an attempt throughout the NCAA all season. Jones tallied 16 kills on 20 swings with 4 blocks within the outing.

 

In the primary match of the weekend in opposition to Wake Forest, Jones went for 16 kills on 28 swings, hitting .536 with only one error. She additionally added six digs and three blocks within the Friday match.  

 

This season, SMU has gained 9 ACC weekly awards. During Head Coach Sam Erger‘s tenure, the Mustangs have earned 24 convention weekly honors.

 

Jones and the No. 7 Mustangs subsequent battle No. 21 North Carolina on Friday, Oct. 31 in Chapel Hill. The match will air on the ACC Network at 5 p.m. CT.