Berkley Whaley Named AVCA National Player of the Week

LEXINGTON, Ky. - Following a MVP performance at the University of West Florida South Region Crossover, University of Tampa volleyball player Berkley Whaley has been honored by the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) as its Division II Player of the Week.

In two doubleheaders played last weekend, the Spartans swept both of them at the West Florida South Region Crossover Tournament led by Whaley's solid all-around play. After a 12-kill, five ace and .611 hitting percentage effort over Christian Brothers, the most difficult match-up of the weekend came later in the day against then-No. 19 and host West Florida. The sophomore outside hitter didn't disappoint, smashing 15 kills and three aces also tallying nine digs and three blocks in the four-set win.

In the following victories the next day against North Alabama and Valdosta State, the Sunshine State Conference Offensive Player of the Week registered a combined 15 kills, 15 digs and three blocks and recorded hitting percentages of .500 and .688, respectively. She also recorded a match-high in points in three of the four matches (18 points vs. Christian Brothers, 19.5 points vs. #19 West Florida, 13.5 points vs. Valdosta State).

This marks the fifth time a player from Tampa has earned a Sports Imports/AVCA Division II Player of the Week honor, with the previous coming from 2012 AVCA National Player of the Year Danielle Selkridge on Nov. 20, 2012. Selkridge was honored as the NPOW twice during her senior season.