RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. - University of Arkansas at Monticello junior Katelyn Richbourg garnered Great American Conference Co-Defensive Player of the Week honors, the league office announced Thursday. This is the second time this season the Magnolia, Texas, native has earned the award.

GAC CO-DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK – Katelyn Richbourg, Arkansas-Monticello, DS, Jr., Magnolia, Texas

Richbourg recorded more than 30 digs in a match for the third time this season with 37 in the Blossoms' four-set win against Henderson State on Tuesday. It ranks as the second-highest total in a GAC contest this season, four behind her season-best 41. The Blossoms notched their first win against the Reddies since November 8, 2016.
 

UAM is back in action to wrap up the regular season Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Southern Arkansas.