Jackson, Mich. - After putting up strong numbers in three consecutive matches for the Marian volleyball defense, sophomore libero Emma Lyons has been named the Crossroads League Defensive Player of the Week. Lyons honor is the first of her career, as she is the first Marian volleyball player to win an athlete of the week honor from the Crossroads League.

Lyons was unstoppable in the back row in Marian's 2-1 week, posting a perfect week in serve receive while racking up 78 digs in three four-set matches. Lyons set a career-high and modern-day single match record for Marian volleyball with 38 digs 38 in Marian's match against No. 3 IWU, and followed with matches of 21 and 19 digs to end the week with a digs per set average of 6.50.

To date this season, Lyons is fourth overall in the league in total digs, while leading the Crossroads League in digs during league games. Lyons is the top overall player in digs per set, and leads all liberos in assists per set the season with an average of 1.31. The sophomore is 30th overall in the entire NAIA in digs per set this season.

Marian will be on the road for their lone match of the week, traveling to Ohio on Wednesday night to take on No. 19 Mount Vernon Nazarene.

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