PENN ST. ALTOONA'S HAMMER NAMED ECAC SOUTH PLAYER OF THE WEEK

Penn State Altoona junior outside hitter Amanda Hammer was awarded with Player of the Week status by both the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference and the Eastern College Athletic Conference's South Region on Wednesday.

In two matches last week, Hammer totaled 23 kills (3.83 kills per set), 11 digs (1.83 digs per set), and seven total blocks (1.17 blocks per set) while recording a hitting percentage of .245.

In a loss to Shenandoah University last Tuesday, Hammer put up 14 kills (4.67 kills per set) and hit at a .257 clip, adding one solo block and one block assist. In Saturday's win over Dickinson College, she had nine kills (3.00 kills per set) and also contributed 10 digs (3.33 digs per set), one solo block, and four block assists.

This is the first time in Hammer's career that she has been awarded both the AMCC and ECAC Player of the Week honor.