JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jacksonville junior middle blocker Haley Yount collected her second Atlantic Sun Defensive Player of the Week award of the season, the league announced Monday. This is the third ASUN Defensive Player of the Week award in her career.

Yount led the ASUN in blocks per set for the week, dominating the middle against Florida State and Queens. Over two matches, the junior from St. Louis finished with 14 total blocks including three solo blocks.

Against Florida State, she tied her career high with two solo blocks, finishing with six total blocks. She followed that up with a season-high eight blocks (one solo, seven assists) in a five-set win over Queens.

Yount has recorded at least five blocks in three straight matches and four matches overall this season. She is currently third in the ASUN with 1.0 blocks per set. 

The Dolphins return to Swisher Gymnasium this weekend for a pair of matches against in-state foes. Jacksonville hosts the FGCU Eagles Friday night at 6 PM before battling the Stetson Hatters Saturday night at 6 PM. Both matches are free to attend and will be streamed on ESPN+.