Monday, September 27, 2010

MACON, Ga. – Lipscomb’s Meghan Hinemeyer claimed the first Atlantic Sun Volleyball player of the week award of her career, announced by the league office Monday, for her performance in a 2-0 week for the Lady Bisons.

A senior outside hitter, Hinemeyer totaled 31 kills in two matches, which included 17 against FGCU in a non-conference match. Against the Eagles she hit .533 and added nine digs, barely missing a double-double. She joins Alex Kelly as the second Lipscomb player to earn a player of the week honor this season.

PLAYER OF THE WEEK:

Meghan Hinemeyer, Lipscomb (Outside Hitter – Sr. – Overland Park, Kan. – Psychology)

• First A-Sun Player of the Week winner

• Posted 31 kills in two matches including 17 against FGCU with a .533 hitting percentage

• Added 14 kills against Austin Peay earlier in the week

• Totaled 14 digs on the week and a .474 hitting percentage

• Both matches resulted in 3-0 sweeps for the Lady Bisons