Nov. 2, 2009
PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Louisville's Lola Arslanbekova helped the Cardinals to a perfect
record with two league victories and earned her third Freshman of the
Week honor.
Arslanbekova becomes the first rookie this season to earn three top
freshman awards. The Tashkent, Uzbekistan, native had 20-plus kills in
both game with 23 against Syracuse and 21 against Marquette. She hit
.321 for the week while also adding two service aces, 11 digs and three
blocks to her totals. The outside hitter led all BIG EAST players in
kills (44), kills per set (6.29) and points per set (6.79).