Pearl River's Natalie Bartholomew, Lauren McLamore Pick Up MACCC's Inaugural Volleyball Player of the Week Awards
Volleyball - Defender
Lauren McLamore, Pearl River Community College
(So, DS/L - Brandon, Miss., 1)
Sophomore Libero Lauren McLamore (Brandon) picked up 15 digs in three sets against Coastal Alabama East.
Volleyball - Offense
Natalie Bartholomew, Pearl River Community College
(So, OH - Brandon, Miss., 7)
Natalie Bartholomew (Brandon) was nearly unstoppable in Pearl River's season-opening sweep of Coastal Alabama East. The sophomore racked up a remarkable 21 kills, 13 digs and two aces in three sets.
Women's Soccer - Goalkeeper
Asia Robinson, Itawamba Community College
(FR, GK - Horn Lake, MS, 30)
Freshman Asia Robinson was lights out in net for ICC. The freshman from Horn Lake made six saves in her collegiate debut to help the Lady Indians open the season with a 2-0 road win at Pellissippi State CC.
Women's Soccer - Offense
Frederikke Nielsen, Pearl River Community College
(Fr, F/M - Spentrup, Denmark, 8)
Frederikke Nielsen (Spentrup, Denmark; Randers Statsskole) made the most of her Wildcat debut over the weekend. The freshman picked up a hat trick in Saturday's victory over Cossatot before turning in a one goal, three assist performance against National Park. She finished with seven combined goal contributions.
Men's Soccer - Goalkeeper
Liam McGrath, Jones College
(Fr, GK - Newton Wycliffe, England, 1)
Liam McGrath, a freshman keeper from England, had a successful debut for No. 5 Jones College. McGrath had four saves and allowed just one goal in 70 minutes as the Bobcats opened the season with a 7-2 victory over Southern Union State.
Men's Soccer - Offense
Taylor Richardson, Jones College
(So, F - Washington, United Kingdom, 11)
Taylor Richardson, a sophomore forward from Washington, United Kingdom, had his first career 'hat trick' to help No. 5 Jones College to a 7-2 season opening victory over Southern Union State. Richardson had six shots on goal during the game.
About the MACCC
The Mississippi Association of Community Colleges Conference (MACCC) is one of the premier community college conferences in the country and ranks among the elite in the nation in terms of alumni on professional sports teams.
Current championship competition offered by the league includes competition for men in baseball, basketball, football, golf, soccer and tennis.
Women's competition is offered in the sports of basketball, soccer, softball, tennis and volleyball.
Follow the MACCC
For complete coverage of the Mississippi Association of Community Colleges Conference, please follow the MACCC on social media at @MACCCAthletics (Twitter), @MACCCAthletics (Facebook), and @MACCCAthletics (Instagram) or visit the official website, www.MACCCAthletics.com.