Western Kentucky University Athletics announced Monday that junior middle hitter Faith Young has been named Conference USA Offensive Player of the Week after helping WKU volleyball earn two wins at FIU over the weekend.
According to the announcement, Young recorded 26 kills, two aces, 10 blocks and five digs across the two matches, hitting.396. In Friday’s five-set comeback win, she had a match-high 16 kills while hitting.519, along with three digs and seven blocks, WKU Athletics said. In Saturday’s 3-0 sweep, she added 10 kills, two aces, two digs and three blocks, according to the announcement.
WKU Athletics said the award is Young’s second CUSA weekly honor; she was named Defensive Player of the Week on Sept. 15, 2025. The announcement also said Young, who is from Harrison, Ohio, leads the conference in hitting percentage at.426.
The Hilltoppers’ next home match is Friday, Nov. 6, against Liberty, with first serve scheduled for 6 p.m. Central at E.A. Diddle Arena in Bowling Green, WKU Athletics said. The 2026 CUSA Volleyball Tournament is also scheduled for E.A. Diddle Arena, Friday through Sunday, Nov. 20-22; all-session passes are on sale, according to the announcement.
