MWC Volleyball Player Of The Week

UNLV's Maria Aladjova honored.

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Nov. 13, 2006

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - UNLV junior outside hitter Maria Aladjova earned Mountain West Conference Volleyball Player of the Week accolades, marking her first career weekly honor.

Aladjova, a Sofia, Bulgaria, native, led the Rebels to conference wins over Air Force and Colorado State last week, notching a double-double in both matches. Against the Falcons, she threw down 19 kills and 10 digs, while hitting a season-high .680 (19-2-25) in the UNLV sweep. Against Colorado State, Aladjova amassed 15 kills and 15 digs, as the Rebels defeated the Rams in five games, marking the first time UNLV has defeated CSU at home since 1999. She also had two total blocks vs. Colorado State. Aladjova has now reached double-figure kills in 23 matches this season, while collecting 13 double-doubles.

On the week, Aladjova averaged 4.25 kills, 3.13 digs, and 0.25 blocks and assists per game, while hitting .441 (34-4-68), which is almost .300 points over her season average.