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Aysia Miller was named AOTW, while Hannah Howard was named DS and Rookie of the Week

Women's Volleyball

Miller Named America East Player of the Week; Howard Earns Rookie and Defensive Specialist of the Week Honors

BOSTON -- After a pair of sweeps this past weekend, Aysia Miller was named America East Player of the Week, while Hannah Howard earned both Rookie and Defensive Specialist of the Week honors, the Conference announced on Tuesday morning.

For Miller, the honor completes the career sweep of every major America East Weekly Award, as she has also been named America East Rookie, Setter and Defensive Specialist of the Week in her career.

In the sweep over Binghamton, Miller hit .476 and tallied 11 digs, 11 kills, and 21 assists to earn her second triple-double of the season. Against Bryant, she helped UMBC earn another three-set win as she recorded eight kills, 20 assists, and nine digs while hitting .412.

Howard earned the sixth most digs in 3-sets for NCAA D1 this year, recording 25 in the win over Binghamton. Followed up with another 20+ dig performance in the sweep vs. Bryant, tallying 22 digs for a 7.33 per set average. She was also recognized by the NCAA as a Big Time Performer for her match against the Bearcats.

The Retrievers return to the road on Sunday at New Hampshire at 1 p.m.
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Players Mentioned

Aysia Miller

#7 Aysia Miller

OH/S/L/DS
5' 10"
Senior
Hannah Howard

#16 Hannah Howard

DS/L
5' 7"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Aysia Miller

#7 Aysia Miller

5' 10"
Senior
OH/S/L/DS
Hannah Howard

#16 Hannah Howard

5' 7"
Freshman
DS/L
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