ST. PAUL, Minn. - Bethany senior libero Avery Carlson (Lucan) was named UMAC Volleyball Defensive Athlete of the Week, the conference office announced Tuesday. 

Carlson registered 77 digs as Bethany went 2-1 against UMAC competition during the week. In the home opener against Martin Luther, Carlson made a career-high 33 digs in a four-set victory. She followed that up with 23 digs at UM-Morris and 21 at Crown. Carlson also posted 12 assists and six service aces.