UCF’s Avah Armour (offensive), Kansas State’s Symone Sims (defensive) and Baylor’s Bailey Warren (rookie) were named the Big 12 Volleyball Players of the week for matches ending Oct. 26.
Armour recorded the fifth-most kills in the country with a Big 12-leading 55 in UCF’s two matches. The junior outside hitter led a 3-2 comeback win against Houston, where she finished with 28 kills, five blocks, four service aces and career-highs in points (35.5) and digs (17). Armour then provided an encore with 27 kills against Texas Tech to mark the first time in her career that she’s tallied 25 or more kills in back-to-back matches. Her 27 digs against the Red Raiders are tied for the most by a Big 12 player in a four-set match in league play this season. Armour finished the week in the top five nationally for kills per set (6.11, third), points (63, third), points per set (7.00, fourth) and total kills (55, fifth). It is the first Big 12 weekly award of her career.
Sims recorded 26 digs against No. 14 Kansas, the most by a Big 12 player for the week and second-most in Big 12 play this season. Led by Sims, the Wildcats held the Jayhawks to their lowest hitting percentage of the season (.137) and recorded the most digs in a match by a Big 12 team this season (93). The 3-2 win for Kansas State marks the first time the Wildcats have won the Dillons Sunflower Showdown since October 30, 2020 and the first top 15 win of the year. It is Sims’ first Conference weekly accolade of her career.
Warren helped the Bears earn a ranked win over No. 17 BYU as she notched 29 points, 27 kills, nine digs, two blocks and one service ace in the 3-2 victory. Her 27 kills are the most by a Bear this season and the most by a Baylor freshman since Kyndal Stowers recorded 29 kills against SMU on Sept. 26, 2023. It is also tied for the most by a Big 12 freshman this year. Warren is the third Bear to be named the Big 12 Rookie of the Week this season.
Offensive Player of the Week
Avah Armour, UCF, OH, Jr.
Defensive Player of the Week
Symone Sims, K-State, L/DS, Jr.
Rookie of the Week
Bailey Warren, Baylor, OH, Fr.