RICHARDSON, Texas - UT Dallas freshman libero Mari Hernandez was named the American Southwest Conference Volleyball Defensive Player of the Week on Monday.

Hernandez, from Frisco, Texas, averaged 6.11 digs per set in the Comets' three ASC sweeps last week. She had 11 digs against LeTourneau at home Tuesday, followed by 25 at Hardin-Simmons on Friday and 19 at McMurry on Saturday. Hernandez also had 12 assists and five aces on the week.

UTD will play at East Texas Baptist in Marshall Tuesday night at 6 p.m.

ASC Release