BOSTON -- UMBC Volleyball libero Hannah Howard has been named the America East Defensive Specialist of the Week, the Conference announced on Wednesday afternoon. 

The junior had 26 digs in only 4 sets (6.5 per set) in an upset win over Delaware, while adding seven assists and an ace in the match. She was named to the K-State Invitational All-Tournament Team as she finished with 37 digs and 10 assists over the weekend.

The Retrievers host William & Mary on Friday night at 7 p.m., Old Dominion on Saturday at 4 p.m., and Maryland on Sunday at 1 p.m. There will be a gold UMBC t-shirt giveaway for the first 300 fans on Sunday. Join us as we try to break a new attendance record at the Peake!