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Shaffmaster Named ACC Freshman of the Week
October 12, 2021 | Volleyball
GREENSBORO, N.C. – After helping Carolina to two wins over the weekend, freshman Mabrey Shaffmaster has been named the ACC Freshman Player of the Week, the conference office announced on Tuesday. It is the first weekly honor of Shaffmaster's career and the first of the season for the Tar Heels.
The freshman outside hitter started both matches for Carolina against Wake Forest and Virginia Tech, averaging 3.43 kills and 3.86 digs. Shaffmaster totaled a combined 24 kills and 27 digs while hitting .400, committing just four errors in seven sets.
The New Castle, Ind., native set two new career highs against the Hokies, collecting 20 digs and five service aces, while matching her career-best of three assists. Versus the Demon Deacons, the freshman posted a career-best .419 hitting percentage, recording 16 kills and seven digs.
"I'm so proud of this worthy recognition for Mabrey," head coach Joe Sagula said.
"She has performed at such a high level all season. As a starter from day one, she continues to work hard every day, raise her level and be a great teammate. I love how she competes and represents her team and Carolina volleyball."
Julia Bergmann of Georgia Tech was named the ACC Player of the Week.
Up next for the Heels is a pair of matches up north, first versus Boston College (12-8, 2-4 ACC) on Friday at 8 p.m., before traveling to Syracuse to take on the Orange (14-4, 3-3 ACC) at 1 p.m. on Sunday.
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The freshman outside hitter started both matches for Carolina against Wake Forest and Virginia Tech, averaging 3.43 kills and 3.86 digs. Shaffmaster totaled a combined 24 kills and 27 digs while hitting .400, committing just four errors in seven sets.
The New Castle, Ind., native set two new career highs against the Hokies, collecting 20 digs and five service aces, while matching her career-best of three assists. Versus the Demon Deacons, the freshman posted a career-best .419 hitting percentage, recording 16 kills and seven digs.
"I'm so proud of this worthy recognition for Mabrey," head coach Joe Sagula said.
"She has performed at such a high level all season. As a starter from day one, she continues to work hard every day, raise her level and be a great teammate. I love how she competes and represents her team and Carolina volleyball."
Julia Bergmann of Georgia Tech was named the ACC Player of the Week.
Up next for the Heels is a pair of matches up north, first versus Boston College (12-8, 2-4 ACC) on Friday at 8 p.m., before traveling to Syracuse to take on the Orange (14-4, 3-3 ACC) at 1 p.m. on Sunday.
Stay up to date with Carolina Volleyball by following the Tar Heels on Twitter and Instagram.
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