LOCK HAVEN, Pa. – Olivia Taylor of the Lock Haven women's volleyball team was named the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) East Defensive Athlete of the Week, the conference office announced on Monday.
 
Taylor led The Haven to a 2-1 record at the Lock Haven Tournament, including victories over Virginia State and Jefferson. Taylor anchored a Lock Haven defense that helped the Bald Eagles continue their recent surge, as The Haven has now won five of its last six matches and carried a 13-set winning streak during that span.
 
Taylor totaled 103 digs across three matches for an outstanding 11.44 digs-per-set average.
 
She opened the weekend with 38 digs, four service aces and five assists against Edinboro, then posted 20 digs and an ace in Lock Haven's sweep of Virginia State. Taylor capped the tournament with a remarkable 45-dig effort in a five-set victory over Jefferson, adding 10 assists, two kills and two aces. Her 45 digs against the Rams were the centerpiece of a gritty five-set win and helped Lock Haven secure its second victory of the weekend.
 
Taylor continues to lead the PSAC in both total digs (231) and digs per set (6.42). Her 231 digs are 51 more than the conference's next-highest total. 
 
Next up for The Haven:
The Bald Eagles return to the road and will visit Bloomsburg on Friday, Sept. 18 for a 6 p.m. non-conference match.