Ella Maiden named AAC Sports Defensive Player of the Week

WALESKA, Ga. (October 16, 2023) – Milligan University junior middle blocker Ella Maiden has been named the Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) Volleyball Defender of the Week, the league office announced on Monday.

Maiden totaled 18 blocks in three conference wins for the Buffaloes last week.

She had a season high 11 total blocks (seven solo) in Milligan's five-set win over Bryan. Maiden followed that performance with three blocks against Brenau and four against Montreat in a pair of three-set sweeps.

Maiden totaled 26 kills (2.36 kills per set) and hit .311 on the week.

Maiden ranks 12th in the nation with 94 total blocks this season. She leads the NAIA with 42 solo blocks. Maiden's 1.12 blocks per set lead the AAC.

The Buffs own an 18-6 record and are in sole possession of second place in the AAC standings with a 12-2 conference mark. Milligan carries a seven-game win streak into tomorrow's game at Bluefield.