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@MizzouVB’s Fuentes Named SEC Co-Freshman of the Week

Mizzou Volleyball redshirt freshman S Andrea Fuentes was named the Week 10 Southeastern Conference Co-Freshman of the Week, announced Monday by the league office.

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Mizzou Volleyball redshirt freshman S Andrea Fuentes was named the Week 10 Southeastern Conference Co-Freshman of the Week, announced Monday by the league office.

"Andrea had a great weekend for us and we're very proud of what she's been able to do the past few weeks," Mizzou Volleyball head coach Wayne Kreklow said. "Again, she's working hard every day and it's paying off for her."

The honor marks Fuentes' third weekly award by the SEC office this year. A week ago today, Fuentes was named the Week Nine SEC Freshman of the Week, while she also garnered Week Seven SEC Setter of the Week honors on Oct. 8.

Fuentes had another incredible weekend at setter for Mizzou, playing a key role into the team's perfect 2-0 record and extending its season-high winning streak to eight matches. The San Juan native closed the weekend with a standout career-high 61 assists in the Tigers' five-set win over Texas A&M. It marked the first time a Tiger setter had eclipsed 60 assists in a match since former All-American Molly Kreklow achieved the feat on Nov. 24, 2010, versus Oklahoma.

Fuentes recorded back to back double-doubles against LSU and Texas A&M, marking her team-leading seventh and eighth double-double overall this year. That total ranks eighth-best in the SEC. Fuentes has particularly shined in SEC play, as her 10.18 assists per set ranks third in the conference. 

Mizzou has received eight total weekly awards by the SEC office this season. Fuentes and sophomore OH Kylie Deberg are tied for the team lead with three recognitions apiece. Deberg was awarded Week Nine SEC Overall and Offensive Player of the Week and Week Seven SEC Co-Offensive Player of the Week.

Senior MB Alyssa Munlyn and sophomore OH Leketor Member-Meneh each have one weekly SEC accolade apiece. Munlyn tallied Week Two Defensive Player of the Week honors, while Member-Meneh was tabbed the Week Five Offensive Player of the Week.

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