Zanobia Willis Named Sun Belt Defensive Player of the Week

NEW ORLEANS – After leading Little Rock to a 3-0 start to the year, including a five-set win at Arkansas, Trojans middle blocker Zanobia Willis has been named the Sun Belt's Defensive Player of the Week.
 
Willis recorded 16 total blocks over the weekend, a mark that leads the Sun Belt Conference and ranks 37^th nationally. Her average of 1.45 blocks per set also leads the Sun Belt Conference.
 
Her seven total blocks to open the season against Louisiana Tech helped Little Rock to an easy, sweeping win. Willis' performance against the Razorbacks, who were receiving votes in the Top 25 poll, was exemplary. She recorded five blocks and also put down seven kills with an astounding .467 hitting percentage as Little Rock recorded a statement win.
 
This is the first Sun Belt Player of the Week honor for Willis in her career.
 
Little Rock heads to Conway, Arkansas for the Central Arkansas Invitational. Tournament play opens Thursday night at 6 p.m. (new start time) when the Trojans and the Sugar Bears meet in the Governor's I-40 Showdown presented by Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield.
 
Fans can watch the Trojans in person this fall by getting their 2021 season tickets today! Available for just $40, it is the best deal to watch Little Rock in all seven home matches at the Jack Stephens Center this fall.
 
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