Player of the Week - Mariuska Hamilton, Columbia College

[Columbia, MO] - Mariuska Hamilton, a 6-0 middle hitter for the top-ranked team in the NAIA, the Columbia College Cougars, has been named the Player of the Week for women's volleyball for the week of October 5, 1998. Hamilton racked up 32 kills in 48 attempts last week, recording a hitting percentage of .645. Hamilton also added three service aces and 24 digs, helping extend Columbia's undefeated streak to 21 games. Hamilton is a native of Edo Bolivar, Venezuela.
Also Nominated: Stephanie Sebacher, William Woods University; Stephanie Burke, McKendree College; Jennifer Boltz, Hannibal-LaGrange College

Setter of the Week - Yang Zhe, Columbia College

[Columbia, MO] - Yang Zhe, a 5-11 senior for the Columbia College Cougars, has been named the women's volleyball Setter of the Week for the week of October 5, 1998. A native of Liao Lang, China, Zhe accumulated 96 assists last week in nine games, guiding Columbia to victories over conference foe William Woods University, Drury College, an NCAA Division II institution and Peru State College, who is ranked #20 in the most recent NAIA poll. In addition to assist total, Zhe also managed 37 digs, three service aces and 14 kills.
Also Nominated: Tara Thomure, William Woods University; Jennifer Brown, McKendree College.

Specialist of the Week - Dominique Savage, Columbia College

[Columbia, MO] - Dominique Savage, a 6-0 junior for the Columbia College Cougars, has been named the AMC Specialist of the Week for the week of October 5, 1998. The middle blocker from Little Rock, Ark., totaled 19 kills while committing only four attack errors in 39 attempts. In addition, Savage recorded three solo blocks and five assist blocks, helping the Cougars to a 3-0 record for the week.
Also Nominated: Betsy Cast, William Woods University; Michelle Hoffman, Harris-Stowe State College; Michelle Roever, McKendree College.