Marshall University Athletics
Cole Earns C-USA Setter and Freshman of the Week
11/7/2016 12:00:00 AM | Volleyball
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - Marshall volleyball's Madelyn Cole made Conference USA history Monday by becoming the first-ever player to be selected for two awards in the same week, earning Setter and Freshman of the Week.
"Everyone is so proud of what Madelyn has been able to do for the team," head coach Mitch Jacobs said. "And she's done so with great poise. But her success isn't an accident. Madelyn comes to practice everyday to get better and works hard. She's been putting in time all semester studying film and so when we needed to go to the 5-1, with Kayla having to rest her foot, Madelyn was ready to do whatever the team needed. I'm very proud of her and the team for performing the way they have. This is going to be a fun finish."
Cole continued her impressive play this weekend with her seventh and eighth double-double of the season. Back in her home state, the Dallas native recorded 50 assists and 13 digs against North Texas. Cole only improved on Sunday at Charlotte by setting a career-high 61 assists and 20 digs. She also contributed 10 kills while hitting at a .346 clip for the weekend and six blocks.
Cole ranks 10th among Conference USA leaders in league matches with 8.13 assists per set. She holds a team-best 654 assists this season.
This is the second freshman of the week award for Cole, while it's her first setter of the week honor. She earned her first freshman of the week award on Oct. 31. This is the first setter of the Week award that Marshall has earned since Sammie Bane (2011-14) in 2013. The Thundering Herd has won at least one award in eight out of 11 weeks this season, a total of 11 awards.
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Marshall finishes its regular-season home schedule on Thursday by hosting the UTEP Miners at 6 p.m., inside the Cam Henderson Center. The Herd will celebrate the collegiate careers of seniors Allie Kellerman, Ally Kiekover, Taylor Riedel and Cassie Weaver. Ceremonies will occur prior to the match.
