Athlete of the Week: Allie Spaay, Volleyball


Nov. 7-13, 2011

Senior Allie Spaay was named America East Setter of the Week on Monday after leading the Retrievers to a five-set win over Providence on Sunday, which clinched a spot in the four-team America East Championship. Spaay set a career high with 67 assists, averaging 13.40 assists per set, and also picked up 10 digs against the Friars to record her 14th double-double of the season. The Kenosha, Wis., native directed the Retriever offense to a .330 team hitting percentage in the match, and she added two service aces, a block and a kill, as well. Spaay ranks seventh all-time at UMBC with 2,234 career assists.

2011-12 Athlete of the Week Archive

  • Katie Kelly - August 30, 2011
  • Dan Louisignau - September 6, 2011
  • Hallie Carter - September 13, 2011
  • Sean Rothe - September 20, 2011
  • Pete Caringi III - September 27, 2011
  • Keri Wilson - October 4, 2011
  • Kingsley Onwuka - October 11, 2011
  • Abbey McKenney - October 18, 2011
  • Iman Kennedy - October 25, 2011
  • Andrew Eckhoff - November 1, 2011
  • Dalton Tolliver - November 8, 2011
  • Allie Spaay - November 15, 2011

    2010-11 Athlete of the Week Archive