SAINT MARY-OF-THE-WOODS, Ind. — Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College libero Gaby Fernandez was named River States Conference Women's Volleyball Defender of the Week after helping the Pomeroys earn two road victories.

Fernandez totaled 47 digs in seven sets, averaging 6.71 per set. She recorded 25 digs in SMWC's 3-1 win at Midway on Oct. 9, then added 22 digs in a 3-0 sweep at Indiana East on Oct. 10. Fernandez also handled 34 serve receptions with one error for a .971 reception percentage and recorded seven service aces.

The Pomeroys return home Friday, Oct. 16, to host Kentucky Christian University in an RSC match at the Jeanne Knoerle Sports and Recreation Center. First serve is set for 6 p.m., and the match is Youth Night.