BETHLEHEM, Pa. – Elise Sterling of American University volleyball has been named the Patriot League Player of the Week, following a dominant performance across two victories for AU. The junior middle blocker totaled 32 kills in wins over Loyola Maryland and Navy, averaging four per set and hitting .473 in addition to six blocks.
Sterling began the week with a career-night against Loyola on Wednesday, carrying the Eagles to a five-set victory over the Greyhounds on the road. She put down 22 kills while hitting .450, marking the third time all year that she's hit .400 or better with at least 14 kills. Sterling was involved defensively as well, logging four blocks to help hold Loyola to a .194 hitting percentage.
The 2025 All-Patriot League Second Team selection followed up Wednesday's showing with another efficient night on Friday in Annapolis, swinging for 10 kills at a .533 clip to lift AU to a sweep of the Midshipmen.
The Eagles are back in action on Friday, Nov. 13 at 6 p.m. for the regular season finale against Bucknell. With a win, American will clinch the Patriot League regular season title.
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