LOUISVILLE, Ky. — University of Louisville opposite Kalyssa Blackshear has been named the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Freshman of the Week for matches played Oct. 6-12.

Blackshear, a Lomita, California, native, recorded 30 kills across two matches against Virginia Tech and Virginia. She averaged 4.29 kills per set, hitting .448 for a week. She posted a career-high 20 kills against Virginia and totaled six blocks.

Key Stats and Info

Player: Kalyssa Blackshear

Team: University of Louisville

Position: Opposite / Freshman

Height: 6’5

Recent Performance:

30 kills in two matches vs. Virginia Tech and Virginia

4.29 kills per set average

Hit .448 for the week

Career-high 20 kills vs. Virginia

Six total blocks

Honors:

ACC Freshman of the Week (Oct. 13)

Team Info:

Louisville’s ma

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