Southland Conference announces weekly volleyball and soccer awards

The Southland Conference (SLC) has announced its weekly athletic awards, highlighting standout performances in volleyball and soccer.

In volleyball, UTRGV freshman setter Lana Rnjak earned her fifth SLC Setter of the Week honor. During the week of October 19-25, Rnjak recorded 109 assists across two matches, including career highs of 54 assists against Southeastern and 55 assists against LSU New Orleans. She currently leads the conference with an average of 11.43 assists per set in league play.

In soccer, Lamar University seniors Marissa Gross, Keely Thomas, and Riley Wilson swept the SLC weekly accolades. Gross was named Offensive Player of the Week after scoring two goals and providing an assist. Keely Thomas received Goalkeeper of the Week honors, recording nine saves and contributing to two shutouts, while Riley Wilson was named Defender of the Week for her role in anchoring the league's top-ranked defense.