University of Tennessee Athletics
Natalie Hayward Tabbed SEC Setter of the Week
August 30, 2021 | Volleyball
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Following Tennessee volleyball's three-win weekend, senior setter Natalie Hayward has been announced as the Southeastern Conference Setter of the Week.
The Bothell, Washington, native played a key role in UT's success during the Tennessee Classic, running the offense with efficiency and precision passing as the Lady Vols hit .366 as a team over the three matches.
Hayward totaled 108 assists over nine sets, averaging 12.00 assists per set. She currently leads the SEC in assists per set after the first weekend of the season.
Against Texas Tech in the season opener, Hayward dished out 43 assists and picked up eight digs as the Lady Vols swept the Red Raiders. UT continued its winning ways Saturday, sweeping ETSU and NC State to claim the Tennessee Classic title.
Helping lead the Big Orange to those victories was Hayward. She tallied 65 total assists for an average of 10.83 assists per set on Saturday, and was tournament MVP for her performance throughout the weekend.
This is the second SEC Setter of the Week award for Hayward in her career.
UT is back on the home court as it takes on No. 9 Baylor Friday at 6:30 p.m. ET and No. 7 Pittsburgh Sunday at 1 p.m.
The Bothell, Washington, native played a key role in UT's success during the Tennessee Classic, running the offense with efficiency and precision passing as the Lady Vols hit .366 as a team over the three matches.
Hayward totaled 108 assists over nine sets, averaging 12.00 assists per set. She currently leads the SEC in assists per set after the first weekend of the season.
Against Texas Tech in the season opener, Hayward dished out 43 assists and picked up eight digs as the Lady Vols swept the Red Raiders. UT continued its winning ways Saturday, sweeping ETSU and NC State to claim the Tennessee Classic title.
Helping lead the Big Orange to those victories was Hayward. She tallied 65 total assists for an average of 10.83 assists per set on Saturday, and was tournament MVP for her performance throughout the weekend.
This is the second SEC Setter of the Week award for Hayward in her career.
UT is back on the home court as it takes on No. 9 Baylor Friday at 6:30 p.m. ET and No. 7 Pittsburgh Sunday at 1 p.m.
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