BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – LSU defensive specialist Haley Smith secured SEC Freshman of the Week accolades Monday as announced by the league office. For Smith, it’s her first career weekly award from the SEC.
“We are very proud of Haley and her ability to step into a vital role in our backcourt defense,” head coach Fran Flory said. “There’s a lot of pressure to perform at a high level, and she has done an amazing job of handling everything thrown her way. She is a testament to what hard work and dedication are all about.”
Smith racked up consecutive 18-dig performances as LSU split its matches versus 2011 NCAA Tournament foes in Kentucky and Missouri. It marked the first time in her career that she compiled double figure scoops. Smith also was a perfect 32-for-32 in her reception attempts on the weekend.
LSU (5-8, 1-3 SEC) returns to the road for a pair of SEC Western Division match-ups. The Tigers meet Mississippi State [Friday – 7 p.m.] before traveling to Arkansas [Sunday – 1 p.m.]. Both matches will have free live audio available in the Geaux Zone on LSUsports.net/live.
For all of the latest news and information on Tiger volleyball, visit www.lsusports.net/volleyball. Fans can also follow the program on its social media outlets at www.Facebook.com/lsuvolleyball along with @lsuvolleyball and @lsucoachfran on Twitter.
Admission to all 2012 home matches is free compliments of the Advocate’s “Geaux Free” program.