Edward Waters University senior libero Dimaliz Figueroa was named the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Women’s Volleyball Defensive Player of the Week after helping the team go 2-0 in conference competition. Figueroa recorded 44 digs and two service aces across victories over Savannah State University and Clark Atlanta University.
Figueroa posted a season-high 24 digs in Edward Waters’ 3-1 road victory over Savannah State University. She followed with a match-high 20 digs and two service aces in Edward Waters’ 3-1 victory over Clark Atlanta University at James Weldon Johnson (JWJ) Gymnasium.
The Clark Atlanta match included a 29-27 opening set and a 28-26 third set before Edward Waters closed with a 25-14 fourth-set victory. Figueroa’s 44 digs across eight sets averaged 5.50 digs per set during the two conference matches.
Edward Waters receives two SIAC honors
Edward Waters improved to 12-10 overall and 11-5 in Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference play after the two victories. The team had won seven of its last 10 matches, according to the program’s announcement.
Junior middle blocker Jewel Helmuth also received conference recognition after recording 26 kills across the same two victories. Helmuth was named the SIAC Offensive Player of the Week, giving Edward Waters honorees on both sides of the net.
Edward Waters scheduled to visit Benedict
Edward Waters was scheduled to play Benedict College on Oct. 29, 2026, in Columbia, South Carolina. The match was set for HRC Arena.
FSB Take
Figueroa’s award highlights the defensive production behind Edward Waters’ two conference victories. Her 44 digs and 5.50 digs per set came alongside Helmuth’s 26 kills, giving the team recognized contributions from its back row and middle attack. The scheduled match at Benedict College represented Edward Waters’ next opportunity to build on that conference performance.
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