ST. LOUIS – Capping off a weekend that saw her team match its best Missouri Valley Conference start since 2000, University of Evansville sophomore Giulia Cardona was named the MVC Player of the Week on Monday.
 
Finishing with an average of 5.13 kills per set, Cardona led the Purple Aces volleyball team to its first 2-0 conference start since 2000.  Cardona recorded a total of 41 kills while hitting an efficient .275.  She added 2.00 digs, 0.50 aces and 0.38 assists per set. 
 
Friday's league opener saw her post 18 kills, 8 digs and 2 aces.  Hitting .333, her 18 kills came in 45 attempts with just three errors.  Cardona picked up a block assist and assist in the win.  Saturday's win over Bradley saw Cardona match her career high with 23 kills.  Her other 23-kill effort also came against Bradley in the 2021 NIVC.  She added 8 digs, 2 aces and 2 assists.
 
This marks the second Player of the Week accolade for Cardona, who earned the nod on October 18, 2021.  Next up for Cardona and the Aces is a weekend road swing that includes stops at Belmont and Murray State.