Week 12: Volleyball Players of the Week

SEC Player of the Week

 Emma Grome, Kentucky

SEC Offensive Player of the Week 

 Merritt Beason, Florida

Beason, a sophomore right side from Gardendale, Ala., hit .345 with 15 kills in the four-set victory at Texas A&M on Saturday. Beason also registered five digs, four blocks and a career-high four aces to help the Gators extend their win streak to five matches.

Defensive Player of the Week 

 Kendal Kemp, Auburn

Kemp, a middle blocker from Eagan, Minn., recorded nine total blocks in the four-set win at Ole Miss Friday night. Kemp's block total for the match improved her to 144 on the season, resetting the Auburn single-season record. She also tallied a career-high 11 kills on 15 attempts.

SEC Setter of the Week 

 Emma Grome, Kentucky

Grome, a sophomore from Loveland, Ohio, contributed 54 assists in Friday's four-set win at Mississippi State. Grome guided the UK offense to a .308 hitting percentage, and three different players hit 13+ kills thanks to her balanced distribution. She also logged a season-high 19 digs, just two off her career high set in October of 2021. Grome added four blocks, including a solo block, and was successful on two of her four attacks.

SEC Freshman of the Week 

 Alexis Stucky, Florida

Stucky, a setter from Laramie, Wy., dished out 40 assists and helped the Gators post a .241 hitting percentage in the four-set win at Texas A&M on Saturday. Stucky also recorded five digs, three kills and three total blocks against the Aggies.