JONESBORO, Ark. (9/25/17) – Arkansas State freshman Timber Terrell was chosen as the Sun Belt Conference volleyball Freshman of the Week in announcement by the league office Monday afternoon.

A native of Wheeling, Ill., Terrell posted the second most kills on the team over the weekend with 24 (2.67 per set) on a .302 hitting percentage. Additionally, she had the most blocks on the team with 10 (1.11 per set), including two solo blocks as the Red Wolves went 1-1 with a loss to Coastal Carolina and win over Appalachian State to open Sun Belt Conference play.

Terrell, a middle blocker by trade, is having a solid freshman campaign to this point with 64 kills and the second most blocks on the team with 32. This is the first weekly award of her career and the first SBC Freshman of the Week honor for an A-State player this season. Overall, Arkansas State has five weekly awards this season.

Arkansas State hits the road for its next match as the Red Wolves travel to Lafayette, La., to take on the Ragin' Cajuns Friday, Sept. 29. First serve from Earl K. Long Gym is set for 6:30 p.m.

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