ST. LOUIS – The Missouri Valley Conference announced its postseason awards on Wednesday and University of Evansville junior Ainoah Cruz was named to the Second Team All-Conference squad.
 
Cruz wrapped up the season with an average of 5.16 digs per set. Her tally led the MVC and finished the regular season eighth in the nation.
 
The league's Defensive Player of the Week on Sept. 8 set her season mark with 31 in the win over Purdue Fort Wayne. That weekend saw her earn a spot on the Butler Big Dawg Kickoff All-Tournament Team.