Southeastern Louisiana University Athletics

After helping the Southeastern Louisiana University volleyball team continue its strong start, junior Kailin Newsome was named the Southland Conference Offensive Player of the Week Monday. Newsome led the Lions with 3.73 kills per set and posted a .348 attack percentage in a 3-1 week for the Lady Lions. The Houston native opened the week with 11 kills in a three-set sweep of Jackson State, before recording a pair of double-doubles versus Tarleton State (15 kills, 13 digs) and Tennessee State (15 kills, 12 digs).