JACKSONVILLE, Fla. --- Jacksonville freshman outside hitter
Jaylyn Tuiasosopo was named the Atlantic Sun's top freshman this week, taking home ASUN Freshman of the Week honors for the first time this season.
Tuiasosopo tallied 19 kills for the weekend, averaging 2.11 kills per set. She was also strong with her defense, notching 14 digs, good for 1.56 per set. The San Antonio native was one of JU's top hitters against FGCU, tallying a season-high 13 kills in the match. She followed that up with six more kills in a five-set win over Stetson.
Tuiasosopo has been one of the Dolphins top hitters all season long. She has recorded double-digit kills eight times this season. Defensively, she's hit double-digit digs four times this season. She's currently one of three JU players with more than two kills per set.
Jacksonville stays at Swisher Gymnasium for homecoming weekend, hosting a pair of conference matches. The action starts Friday against the Queens Royals. First serve is scheduled for 6 PM.