In NIC’s two wins this week Russia recorded 34 digs (5.67 digs/set), 6 aces, and 6 assists. Russia’s performance vs. NIC’s upset 3 – 0 win over #8 College of Southern Idaho this past Friday saw her dig 16 balls, serve 4 aces and 4 outstanding assists. Russia leads the SWAC with 5.06 digs and is second in the SWAC in service aces per set at .42 SA/S. Russia serves as NIC’s team captain and has been NIC’s best player throughout the 2013 season. This marks the second time that Russia has been selected as the SWAC Player of the Week.