Student-Athlete of the Week presented by GEICO Sept. 29, 2008

Volleyball's Rebecca Heath has been named the American University Student-Athlete of the Week presented by GEICO, Department of Athletics and Recreation officials announced Monday. Heath helped the Eagles to a 3-0 week including wins over Patriot League opponents Colgate and Bucknell.

On Wednesday against Howard, Heath scored eight kills, one ace and added four digs as AU won in straight sets, 3-0. In the Eagles PL opener against Colgate, Heath notched 11 kills, one ace and three digs as AU held the Raiders to a .080 hitting percentage in a 3-0 win. Against Bucknell on Saturday, the freshman totaled 10 kills on 16 attempts with one error for a career-high .562 hitting percentage. For the week, Heath averaged 3.22 kps, 1.00 dps, 0.56 saps and recorded a .368 hitting percentage. Heath was also named the PL Baden Rookie of the Week for the third-consecutive week on Monday.