The University of Mississippi Athletics

Thomas Named SEC Freshman Of The Week

9/15/2008 | Volleyball

OXFORD, Miss. Middle blocker Regina Thomas has been named Freshman of the Week by the Southeastern Conference the league office announced on Monday.

 

Thomas helped lead the Rebels to the Magnolia Invitational title over the weekend as the freshman led the team in kills against Eastern Illinois and Georgia Tech, including a career-high 17 kills against the Yellow Jackets. Thomas added 12 kills and five blocks against SMU in the tournament’s finale on Saturday.

 

The middle blocker turned in an outstanding performance against Eastern Illinois, hitting .636 for the match as she put down 14 kills on 22 swings and did not commit a single error.

 

She was named MVP of the Tournament for her performance over the weekend. This is the first weekly honor for Thomas in her career and first weekly honor for the Rebels this season.

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