The American Southwest Conference today announced its volleyball players of the week and Howard Payne senior Kristin Hammond was honored as the ASC West Division Defensive Player of the Week.

Howard Payne senior libero Kristin Hammond (Springtown, TX / SHS) averaged 5.75 digs over four matches, including wins over SUNY-New Paltz and Westminister at the Pikes Peak Challenge in Colorado Springs, Colo.

Hammond also added 10 assists, six service aces and one kill. She was named to the all-tournament team.