By: Mark Wasik
KENNESAW, Ga. – Kennesaw State freshman Hunter Cook has been named Conference USA Volleyball Freshman of the Week after helping lead the Owls to a two-match road sweep of Delaware this past weekend.
The Sopchoppy, Fla., native finished the weekend with 16 kills over seven sets, averaging 2.29 kills per set while hitting .333 (16-5-33), which ranked tied for 10th in Conference USA for the week. Her performances helped KSU extend its winning streak to three matches, all on the road in conference play.
Cook opened the weekend with seven kills on .429 hitting (7-1-14) in Friday's 3-1 victory over Delaware. She followed with nine kills in Saturday's 3-0 sweep, helping the Owls complete the weekend with six set victories in seven attempts.
Cook has now recorded 26 kills over KSU's three-match winning streak, providing a consistent offensive presence as the Owls improved to 9-9 overall and 3-3 in Conference USA.
NEXT TIME OUT: Kennesaw State returns home to host Missouri State for a two-match Conference USA series on Friday, Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 17 at 2 p.m. at VyStar Arena.
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