October 6, 2025
Ana Rivera Named SSC Defensive Player of the Week
TAMPA, Fla. - Ana Rivera collects SSC Defensive Player of the Week accolades for the first time in her career.
Rivera averaged 6.63 digs per set during Tampa's 2-0 record on the road last week. The Gurabo, Puerto Rico product started the week with 19 digs in a 3-1 win at Palm Beach Atlantic. She followed with a match-high 34 digs in a four-set win at Nova Southeastern. Additionally, Rivera provided the Spartans with 14 assists and two service aces across her eight sets played.
2025 SSC Volleyball Award Winners (Offensive; Defensive; Setter)
Sept. 8: Connor Rahn (Tampa); Nako Sasaki (FSC); Ula Gorjup (Lynn)
Sept. 15: Veronika Eremeeva (Barry); Ester Pushkarova (Barry); Grace Reynolds (PBA)
Sept. 22: Valeriya Kozlova (Barry); Olivia Aniol (NSU); Ula Gorjup (Lynn)
Sept. 29: Veronika Eremeeva (Barry); Nako Sasaki (FSC); Ashlyn Koerner (ERAU)
Oct. 6: Cordelia Kearns (Florida Tech); Ana Rivera (Tampa); Ula Gorjup (Lynn)
Sept. 15: Veronika Eremeeva (Barry); Ester Pushkarova (Barry); Grace Reynolds (PBA)
Sept. 22: Valeriya Kozlova (Barry); Olivia Aniol (NSU); Ula Gorjup (Lynn)
Sept. 29: Veronika Eremeeva (Barry); Nako Sasaki (FSC); Ashlyn Koerner (ERAU)
Oct. 6: Cordelia Kearns (Florida Tech); Ana Rivera (Tampa); Ula Gorjup (Lynn)