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Thomas named OVC Setter of the Week

10/12/2026 3:01:00 PM

EVANSVILLE, Ind.- University of Southern Indiana Volleyball's sophomore Aysa Thomas was named the Ohio Valley Conference's Setter of the Week for her performance in the Morehead State University series.
 
This week's award marks the fourth time Thomas has been named the conference Setter of the Week this season. The sophomore tallied 80 assists for 10 per set in the Morehead State series and led her offense to a .162 hitting efficiency. Thomas also contributed to the team's defense with 31 digs and four blocks in the two games and snuck in three kills herself.
 
In game one, Thomas tallied a season-high 55 assists (11/set), one off from her career-high number. The setter also picked up 17 digs to help get the team to a season-high 103 digs, and marked a double-double. Thomas also tallied two kills, two blocks, and two service aces.
 
In the game's two-game sweep, Thomas dished out 25 assists and 14 digs. She also added two blocks and a kill to help get the Screaming Eagles to the series split win.
 
Thomas continues to keep her name on the conference leaderboard in several categories, as she is second in total assists (611) and assists per set (9.55), and is seventh in digs per set (2.86) and 10th in total digs (183).
 
The Screaming Eagles head back on the road this weekend to play conference leader Lindenwood University on Friday, October 16, at 6 p.m. and on Saturday, October 17, at 2 p.m.
 
For game updates on the next OVC series, fans can follow USI Athletics and usivolleyball on Instagram, X, and Facebook, and online at usiscreamingeagles.com.
 
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